From Hatred to Passionate Love Amelia Hart

Chapter 126 The Prospect of Another Child

Kelvin held his silence, refusing to reveal the truth. He feared the old man might succumb to a stroke from sheer fury or, at the very least, lapse into a hypertensive coma for several days. "Gramps," he began, his words measured, "why do you place such importance on this child? I'll have children someday."

The old man bristled at his comment. "Someday, someday... Will I even live to see that day? By the time you have them, I'll be six feet under and dead to the world!"

"Perhaps I could send you their photos?" Kelvin suggested.

"You!" The old man clutched at his chest, "You're trying to give me a heart attack! Kelvin, can't you just fulfill this one small wish of mine properly?"

Lily attempted to soothe the old man's distress. "What matters is that you take care of yourself. They're still in the operating room, no news yet. Don't frighten yourself."

"But didn't you hear what Kelvin said!"

"That wasn't the doctor speaking," Lily countered, "We should wait for the surgery to conclude."

Then, feigning concern, she inquired, "What happened to Penelope? Wasn't she doing well? We've been sending her all sorts of supplements, so why is she in surgery?"

"She's not meant to have this child," Kelvin answered dryly.

The old man, irate at his remark, retorted, "What do you mean 'not meant to'? This child was destined for the Davis family, how could you question that fate?"

"Grandpa, I understand your desire to hold your great-grandchildren. Once Penelope's health improves, we'll try again. It's as simple as that."

He paused before adding, "If all goes well, it could happen this year."

The Davis family was affluent. They could afford the best doctors, nannies, and all sorts of postnatal care to ensure Penelope's optimal health. Kelvin was in his prime. So, getting pregnant would be a piece of cake. His child would undoubtedly be LA's finest heir or socialite.

"How can you be so indifferent, showing no signs of distress?" The old man sensed something was amiss. "That's your child, don't you feel anything?"

Kelvin remained silent, his eyes fixed on the clock. The doctor had estimated the surgery would take about an hour - time was almost up. Meanwhile, Lily was internally perplexed, finding it impossible to decipher the situation.

Even if Kelvin detested Penelope, even if he considered her his enemy's daughter, the child was his flesh and blood. They say even beasts don't devour their young. So why was Kelvin showing no emotion? It appeared he was truly ruthless, indifferent even to his own offspring. No wonder he could rule the Davis family - it takes a heart of ice and a will of steel to stand atop the mountain of power. Lily mused, her own son needed to learn this decisive ferocity!

reveal that the child wasn't his, nor was it a member of the Davis family. But on second thought... he decided against it. Speaking up now would only diminish Penelope's place in the old man's heart. He still had plans for her, considering her unique situation.

old man conceded as he rose

man, maybe you should wait, just in

'just in case'

his arm, "It'll be any minute

baby" directly from the doctor. Only then would her heart

the operating room went out. The hallway dimmed. Yet, Kelvin's

of the operating room clicked open, and the doctor emerged, removing his mask. "The surgery

off and went straight to the point, "The

man couldn't hear, "The surgery was a success, but we

corrected himself, "Mr. Davis, don't be too disheartened... You and Mrs. Davis are young and healthy. There's always the

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now and still under anesthesia. She needs to be transferred to a room for proper rest and recovery," the doctor explained, "She should stay in the hospital for at least a week to

the doctor

rooted to the spot,

thing he had set out to do, he felt no joy. Instead, there was a heavy sense

hate him for the loss of the child, and it was this thought that brought on these emotions. His heartbeat quickened, and he pressed his

that what he had lost was the most

room doors swung wide open. Nurses rolled out a

an IV needle in the back of

touched her hand, feeling

sigh echoed

room and shut the door with

He was going to stay by

Kelvin answered, "Hello?" "Mr. Davis," Ryan asked

watch, "it's almost noon. When are

came the

"Uh... okay."