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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like an eternity, the door opened, and Emma emerged, her face aglow with a radiant

concern.

baby" he asked, his eyes searching hers

her hand

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

to the hospital's 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 that a familiar

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

him at such a day like today? She cast

Emma asked, her tone icy and devoid of warmth. At this point, she was almost convinced that her uncle was a cockroach that was hard to

deepened at her 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 basic

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

him, but Martin 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. Emma was carrying her

yesterday. They had second all night checking on Emma and doing all

strength, and tumbled to the ground with an undignified yelp. Nurses rushed to his aid, but Martin was already scrambling to his feet, his face flushed with

Helena with fury blazing in his eyes. "Who

expressions darkening as they took in the scene unfolding before them. In an

you to block me from speaking to my niece?" Martin demanded, his gaze flickering between the two men with

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

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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,

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