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.

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last, after what felt like an eternity, the door opened, and Emma emerged, her face aglow with a radiant smile. Richard rushed to her side,

concern.

go, baby" he asked, his eyes searching hers

her hand coming to rest on her still-flat abdomen. "The doctors said our little one

his heart swelling with love and gratitude. The doctors took Richard aside, walking him through the various tests and examinations

them that he would meet them outside shortly.

of the voice. And there, striding towards them with a deep frown etched onto

did she have to see him at such a day like

you want?" Emma asked, her tone icy and devoid of warmth. At this point, she was

"Is that any way to address your uncle?" he chided, his voice laced with disappointment. He could not understand why

had never seen anyone as shameless as her uncle. He still thought at this point that he had done nothing wrong. Emma held back

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 carrying her grandchild.

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

caught off guard by Helena's surprising strength, and tumbled to the ground with an undignified yelp. Nurses rushed to his aid, but Martin was already scrambling to his

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

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

from speaking to my niece?" Martin demanded, his gaze flickering between the two men with a mixture

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his own, his frame rigid and unyielding." Emma is my daughter-in-law," he stated, his voice ringing

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in the protective stances of Richard and Jonathan, the unmistakable air of power and wealth that surrounded them. This

apologies," he said, his voice dripping with forced civility. "Allow me to introduce myself. I am