The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 183

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Chapter 183: Taking Emma home

Richard and Helena fussed over Emma like a pair of mother hens, their concern and care palpable in the air.

As Emma was wheeled away for a battery of tests in the obstetrics department, Richard felt his heart constrict with worry.

He wanted nothing more than to be by her side, to hold her hand and reassure her through

every step of the process.

One of the nurses seeing him so clingy to her hand jokingly asked if he thought she was about to give birth.

Richard wanted to stay regardless.

But the nurses had been firm in their instructions; Richard and Helena were to wait outside while Emma underwent the necessary examinations. And so, Richard found himself pacing the corridor.

"She'll be alright, dear," Helena murmured, "Emma is strong, and she has the best care

possible."

Richard managed a tight smile. "I know, Mom. It's just... after everything that's happened, I can't help but worry."

Helena laid a comforting hand on his arm, her eyes shining with understanding. "That's what it means to be a parent, Richard. From now on, your heart will always be split in two - one half belonging to you, and the other half belonging to your child." Richard nodded, his mother's words ringing true deep within his soul.

Taking Emma

opened, and Emma emerged, her face aglow with

concern.

go, baby" he asked, his eyes searching hers for any

went perfectly," she assured him, her hand coming to rest on her still-flat abdomen.

he hadn't even realized he'd been carrying. Pulling Emma into a gentle embrace, he pressed a feather light kiss to her forehead, his heart swelling with love and gratitude. The doctors took Richard aside, walking him through the various tests and examinations they had conducted, offering guidance and advice on how best to care for Emma and ensure a healthy pregnancy. Richard listened with rapt attention, committing every word to memory, determined to be the best

Emma's prescribed medications, assuring them that he would meet them outside shortly. Emma and Helena waited patiently in the lobby, the older woman's arm wrapped protectively around her daughter-in-law's shoulders. It was then that a familiar voice rang out, cutting through the hushed murmurs of the hospital like

up, her eyes narrowing as she sought out the source of the voice. And there, striding towards them with a

see him at such a day like today? She

her tone icy and devoid of warmth. At this point, she was almost convinced that

he chided, his voice

slap him, but she was too tired for his nonsense. She had never seen anyone as shameless as her uncle. He still thought at this point that he had done nothing wrong. Emma held back the urge

Before either of them could react, Helena stepped forward, her protective instincts kicking into high gear as she firmly pushed Martin aside. She proceeded to step in front of Emma to block Martin's sight. Emma was

stable after what had happened yesterday. They had second all night checking on Emma and doing all recommended tests. She was not going

yelp. Nurses rushed to his aid, but Martin was already scrambling to his

sputtered, rounding on Helena with fury blazing in his eyes. "Who do you think you are, manhandling me

moment that Richard and Jonathan returned, their expressions darkening as they took in the scene unfolding before them. In an instant, they were

demanded, his gaze flickering between the two men with a mixture of

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is my daughter-in-law," he stated, his voice ringing with authority. "And I'll be damned if I

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he took in the protective stances of Richard and Jonathan, the unmistakable air of power and wealth that surrounded them. This was the family Emma had married into a family of influence and affluence, far beyond anything he could have

smile. "My apologies," he said, his