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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her face aglow with

concern.

did it go, baby" he asked, his

assured him, her hand coming to rest on her still-flat abdomen. "The doctors said our little one is doing just

kiss to her forehead, his heart swelling with love and gratitude. The doctors took Richard aside, walking him through

exit, Richard paused to handle the billing and paperwork, leaving Emma in Helena's capable hands. Jonathan, ever the doting father, went to collect 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

up, her eyes narrowing as she sought out the source of the voice. And there, striding towards them with a deep frown etched onto his face,

such a day like

tone icy and devoid of warmth. At this point,

reception. "Is that any way to address your uncle?" he chided, his voice laced with disappointment. He could

slap him, but she was too tired for his nonsense. She had never seen anyone as

react, Helena stepped forward, her protective instincts kicking into high gear as she

unharmed and stable after what had happened yesterday. They had second all night checking

stumbled, 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

with fury blazing in his eyes. "Who do you think

scene unfolding before them. In an instant, they were at Helena and Emma's sides, shielding them

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

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rigid and unyielding." Emma is my daughter-in-law," he stated, his voice ringing with authority. "And I'll be damned if I let anyone cause

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dawned on Martin's face then, his eyes widening as he took in the protective stances of Richard and Jonathan, the unmistakable air of power and wealth that surrounded

pride, Martin straightened his shoulders and attempted a polite smile. "My apologies," he said, his