Chapter 1021:

Dalores immediately shook her head. “No, I’m fine. I don’t need to be examined.”

“I’m afraid that decision is not yours to make. You need to make sure that you’re in good health, Dalores. Not only physically, but mentally as well. Do it for Emerson.” Eileen spoke in a tone that brooked no argument. “The caregiver will bring you your lunch later. You should eat with Emerson. I’ll be back to keep you company during your check-up this afternoon.”

Bryan had already booked a table at a nearby restaurant. After giving the caregiver a few reminders, Eileen grabbed her purse and left the hospital.

The restaurant was crowded, but there was one particular patron who stood out. It was a man sitting at a table by the windows on the second floor.

Eileen walked up the stairs and pulled the chair across from him. She hadn’t even sat down when Bryan handed her a fork.

“It’s getting cold,” he said.

if the results of Dalores’ check-up aren’t any good?” she said after a

any way. You can just relay the whole thing

nodded in

her to steer clear of stress, as it would only worsen her stomach’s condition. Bryan was doing his part by easing her burdens as much as he could and trying to lighten

was missing her parents so much that she refused to go inside. Instead, she dragged Leyla to sit in the yard and bask in

telling you, I’ve got sunburn now!” Leyla grumbled in her

reply and failed to notice a familiar

that she had

of time thinking. The next morning, she called Jaliyah and instructed her to go back to the hospital, track down Eileen’s

knew. She accidentally ran into both Eileen and Bryan

to touch her food as her attention was glued to Eileen. Watching her closely, Jaliyah noticed how Eileen kept looking queasy, fighting the urge to vomit—exactly the way she had behaved when she had been pregnant

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