Dark Revenge Of An Unwanted Wife: The Twins Are Not Yours!

Chapter 189: More Deaths

"Athena, what’s the problem? Why are you frowning?" Aiden asked worriedly, stepping closer to Athena in the elevator, trying to peer down at her phone, which she was frowning at intently.

When Athena said nothing in response, he leaned down further, his eyes scanning the screen for any clues. However, due to the dim light illuminating the phone’s screen, all he could make out was that it was on, and that was about it.

Aiden paused, his lips parted in concern, and decided to wait. He didn’t have to wait long, because just then, Athena let out a deep sigh of frustration and pocketed her phone, stepping backward and relaxing tiredly against the elevator wall.

The sound of her sigh seemed to fill the small space, and Aiden’s concern grew. He wanted to reach out to her, to comfort her, but he waited for her to open up to him. He needed to know what was troubling her first.

"What’s the problem? Who sent the message?" He pressed again, maintaining his position this time, his eyes locked on hers.

"It’s from Doctor Finn. There’s an emergency at the hospital. He didn’t specify what, but I was able to glean some details from the doctors’ group chat. I think patient 409 is dead."

Aiden’s brows furrowed immediately, his mind racing with questions. He knew how much Athena cared about her patients, and the thought of losing one was always devastating for her.

"What are you talking about? I thought you gave him the newly improved drug! So how can he be dead?" His voice was laced with confusion and concern. Athena had been working tirelessly to perfect the new drug, and the thought of it failing was unbearable.

How could it?

"I don’t know, Aiden. I just don’t know," Athena replied, shutting her eyes wearily, her hands falling limp by her sides.

She looked like someone who had given up, and Aiden didn’t like that. He hated this image of her, the one that made her seem defeated. He wanted to see the fire in her eyes, the determination that drove her to be the best doctor she could be.

"Athena..." He paused, struggling with how to continue. He knew firsthand how much she loathed losing patients to the grip of death. It made her feel inadequate, as if she weren’t doing enough. Even though, sometimes, one can’t do anything when it’s someone’s time to die.

that reality. She always took it personally, always wondered if there

tears slip down her cheeks. "Athena, please... Did you know

a few things. I kept her company sometimes. She wasn’t supposed to die. The drug was supposed to heal her." Her voice was barely

the drug had been tampered with? Remember that Heronica mentioned gang members having someone in

eyes as she stared at Aiden, her gaze intense and searching, but

he didn’t negate the statement at least. "It’s a possibility." He ventured, grasping her arm when she attempted

first. I know you’re in a hurry to check out the hospital emergency, but let’s see the kids.

a chance for her to clear her

hands. "But they would want to hear about the funeral service, and I

Don’t worry," Aiden assured her gently,

the doors opened. A smile crept onto Athena’s lips when she saw her children already waiting in the corridor, with

about the hospital and the emergency. She forgot about the patient and the drug, and all she saw was her family, waiting for

screamed, rushing toward Athena, who quickly placed the bag she was holding on the ground. She squatted to their height and opened her arms to welcome

showering kisses on their necks

echoed, disengaging from the hug. "Mom, come, we prepared a large meal for you and Uncle Aiden!" They spoke, after greeting Aiden, dragging Athena

glance at Aiden, and he immediately sighed and

at the hospital. She will join us later. But I’m eager to taste your food.

They rather turned to their mother, with Gianna in

the problem, Aiden?" Gianna asked finally, noting for the first time, the tiredness

present to resolve them. Don’t worry, I’ll give you the gist of

then embraced their mother’s