The Billionaire's Mistake

MISTAKE 183

X

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

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

concern.

go, baby" he asked, his eyes searching

smile only widened, her eyes shining with happiness. "Everything went perfectly," she assured him, her hand coming

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

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.

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, was her uncle,

she have to see him at such a day like today? She cast him an

icy and devoid of warmth. At this point, she was

at her frosty reception. "Is that any way to address your uncle?" he chided, his voice laced with

seen anyone as shameless as her uncle. He still thought at this point that he had done nothing wrong. Emma held back the urge to vomit. She did not want

protective instincts kicking into high gear as she firmly pushed Martin

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

off guard by Helena's surprising strength, and tumbled to the ground with an undignified yelp. Nurses rushed

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

darkening as they took in the scene unfolding before them. In an instant, they were at Helena

are you to block me from speaking to my niece?" Martin demanded, his gaze flickering between the two men with a mixture of confusion and thinly

Taking Emma

he stated, his voice ringing with authority. "And I'll be damned if I let

4/5

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

Martin straightened his shoulders and attempted a polite smile. "My apologies," he said, his voice dripping with forced civility. "Allow me to introduce myself. I am