Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 216

Mitchell snapped back to reality, watching Effie and Lyman disappear down the corridor. He felt as if something had been hollowed out inside him.

He turned stiffly toward the doctor, forcing the words out. "I'm... her boyfriend."

Those two words felt as heavy as lead.

The doctor gave a noncommittal grunt, then said, "The patient experienced some bleeding. Her condition is concerning, but we've handled the immediate emergency."

He lowered his voice, speaking more firmly. "But I suggest you stop putting her through so much stress. Let her rest and take proper care of her. If something like this happens again, no one will be able to save her and the baby. You could lose them both."

Adeline swayed, nearly collapsing.

Mitchell caught her just in time. "Mom," he said quietly.

Adeline clung to Mitchell's hand, her voice trembling as she murmured, "The baby... the baby must be okay."

At that moment, Suzan was wheeled out of the room. Her eyes were red and puffy -she'd clearly been crying.

she let out a choked sob.

her like that, Mitchell's chest tightened with pity. He

broke down

comforting her until, after a long while, she finally began to calm

"What happened

Suzan

everything she'd done. She finally said, "I went

Hoffman about the

"I

something urgent had come up at work, so he'd asked Suzan to handle it. Their proposal had been solid he was confident they'd

eyes filled with fresh tears as she faltered, "When I got to the

she started

add anything else, but her reaction left

clenched his jaw. "So, Effie really did lay a hand

She just kept crying, refusing to

draw

you,! haven't even begun to settle things with her.