Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Chapter 485 To Be a Third Wheel

Not long ago, when Sergio left, he seemed perfectly fine. He'd mentioned having another patient in the afternoon, so why was he suddenly at the hospital?

If he were injured, he wouldn't have driven himself.

"Turn around," I instructed. "Follow that Cayenne and see where it goes."

"Yes, ma'am," the driver replied.

We trailed a few cars behind as Sergio's vehicle pulled into the hospital parking lot.

Following any further would risk being noticed. I glanced at the driver. "Can you get out and tail him on foot? Find out where he's heading."

"On it, ma'am."

Whitney piped up, "I'll take the wheel, Chloe."

"Alright."

As she took the wheel, Whitney gave me a concerned look. "Are you exhausted?"

"A bit," I admitted. "I didn't get a nap today. I've been feeling more and more drowsy lately."

"Close your eyes for a bit. I'll wake you when we get there."

I leaned against the seat and drifted off before I even realized it.

When I woke, I felt a gentle touch brushing against my cheek. Groggily, I murmured, "Carl?"

Carter bent down and lifted me effortlessly into his arms. "You've had a long day."

Lately, I'd been doing better-less nausea, more energy-but I still felt perpetually sleepy, like I'd taken a sedative.

Breathing in the familiar scent of him, I buried my face in his chest without bothering to open my eyes. Soon, I felt myself laid on a bed. Carter pulled the blanket over me, his movements careful, and let me rest a little longer before I finally roused myself.

When I sat up, I spotted him a short distance away, seated at a desk with his laptop open, quietly working through emails.

Slipping off the bed, I tiptoed to him and wrapped my arms around his shoulders from behind, nuzzling against his neck. "Carl, you're home early today."

He reached up, drawing me into his lap. "I missed you and our baby."

checkup earlier.

her embryo isn't developing properly. It might be due to the medication that night or poor sperm quality. There's a high chance she'll miscarry, and she's been secretly seeking treatment without

anything suspicious about her

sure. The Hudson family is still in Jaford, so we can't get samples quickly enough for a paternity test. Whether she's truly one of them or not, we'll stay cautious. If she's connected to the organization,

least we know one thing for sure. Our child is a threat to

the organization, she'll make a move eventually. We have to

baby.

any progress?" I

out, the deputy was one of his professors back in college. But why are you suddenly so interested in him? Didn't

question hung in the air, and I took a moment before responding. "It's not that I suspect him. Earlier, just before Whitney's session ended, he mentioned having a patient in the afternoon. But later, he showed up at the hospital instead. So, I asked someone to check it out. If there's a problem, we'll catch it early. And if he's in trouble, I want to help.

the days that followed, I

on his desk. His office was starting

to drop her guard and work with him. The progress was subtle but steady, like sunlight breaking

so, I'd catch her drifting off into

hadn't been

academy, where Luther hovered

too much. It reminded me of a fisherman waiting for the perfect moment to

attention had

homemaker, content to stay indoors. But now I realized she was carefully nurturing her pregnancy. Beyond that, she didn't

remarkable.

barely managed to read three comics before sleep overtook me on the

I felt something soft

woke, I found a blanket draped over me and

a psychology book in hand. I glanced at the blanket and smiled. "Did I fall asleep?

briefly. "It

Starling doing today? Any

tone thoughtful. "The hypnosis seems to be helping. But she still looks pale. Probably the insomnia. She's asleep in the treatment room

had once

his book, I couldn't help

I like, so I'm not interested in leading anyone

caught off guard. "Wait, what? You've never said anything about this. Is it someone you just met? Who is she?

expression was unreadable. "I can't. She's already

me unexpectedly. I felt a pang in my chest.

felt a little egotistical.

asked, trying to mask my discomfort with a nervous

don't," he

exhaled, relieved but still curious. "What's