Married a Secret Billionaire by Breaking Wave

"Huh?" Cordelia was perplexed.

Zephyr elaborated, "He hasn't smiled for a few days. Isn't that enough hardship?"

At that moment, laughter echoed from the living room. Toph and Arya were brimming with joy over their freshly drawn comic, so they shared a high-five to celebrate.

Wendy served the food, urging them to dig in.

Toph settled at the table and eagerly grasped a pork rib, wasting no time in devouring it. It had been days since his last proper meal, and his hunger was evident.

Cordelia felt a wave of relief wash over her as she witnessed her son's happiness. Her mood lifted considerably.

Zephyr grinned. "Darling, shouldn't we join them?"

"Oh, please!" She glanced at him. "We'll dine in the other room!"

himself. Cordelia's phone suddenly vibrated as they

panicked voice came through as soon as Cordelia answered,

"What's wrong?"

at the hospital..." She struggled to form a sentence due to her emotional state. "I-It's Renee. She... Why

squeezed upon hearing Linda's trembling voice. She promptly asked Toph to

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a bench outside the emergency room, her face drained of color, unable to stop trembling. Nicholas paced anxiously nearby, his expression

approached them. "Could you please explain what happened? Linda was unclear on the phone, and

with you?" Linda suddenly looked

froze in his tracks, his gaze fixed on the entrance to

she held Cordelia's hands, then turned her gaze to him as

Cordelia's heart skipped

fallen silent. He remained stunned for what seemed like an eternity, his vacant eyes suggesting his soul had left his body. Then, an excruciating pain pierced

Was it because