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

concern.

asked, his eyes searching hers

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

doctors took Richard aside, walking him through the

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

there, striding towards them with a

see 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

to address your uncle?" he chided, his voice laced with disappointment. He could not understand

thinking. She felt 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

kicking into high gear as she firmly pushed Martin aside. She

checking on Emma and doing all recommended tests. She was not going

tumbled to the ground with an undignified yelp.

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

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

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

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

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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

a polite smile. "My apologies," he said, his voice dripping