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

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

concern.

his

him, her hand coming to rest on her still-flat abdomen. "The doctors

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 listened with rapt attention, committing every word to memory, determined to

made their way 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

her eyes narrowing as she sought out the source of the voice. And there, striding towards them

she have to see him at such a day

this point, she was almost convinced that her

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

the urge 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

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

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

tumbled to the ground with an undignified yelp. Nurses rushed to his aid,

blazing in his eyes. "Who do

expressions darkening as they took in the scene unfolding before them. In an instant, they were at Helena and Emma's sides, shielding them from

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

183 Taking Emma

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

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of power and wealth that surrounded them.

attempted a polite smile. "My apologies," he said, his voice dripping with forced civility. "Allow me to introduce myself.