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

the door opened, and Emma emerged, her face aglow with a radiant smile. Richard rushed to her side, his every movement

concern.

did it go, baby" he asked, his eyes searching hers for

eyes shining with happiness. "Everything went perfectly," she assured him, her hand coming to rest on her still-flat abdomen.

over him, his shoulders sagging with the release of tension 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

prescribed medications, assuring them that he would meet them outside

eyes narrowing as she sought out the source of the voice. And there, striding towards them with a deep frown etched onto his face, was her uncle, Martin. Chapter 183.

a day like today? She cast

of warmth. At this point, she was almost convinced that her uncle was a cockroach that was hard

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

to 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

stepped into her path, blocking her way. 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.

checking on Emma and doing all recommended

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

dare you!" he sputtered, rounding on Helena with fury blazing in his

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

block me from speaking to my niece?" Martin demanded, his gaze flickering between

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met Martin's glare with a steely look of his own, his frame 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 her or

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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 them. This was the family Emma had married into a family of influence and affluence, far beyond anything

shoulders and attempted a polite smile. "My apologies," he said, his voice dripping with forced