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

opened, and Emma emerged, her face aglow

concern.

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

widened, her eyes shining with happiness. "Everything went perfectly," she assured him, her hand coming to rest on her still-flat abdomen. "The doctors said our little

of relief wash 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

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 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 voice rang out, cutting through the hushed murmurs of the hospital like

up, her eyes narrowing as she sought out the source of the voice. And there, striding towards them with a deep frown etched

him at such a day

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

your uncle?" he chided, his voice laced with disappointment. He could not understand why his children could not even give

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

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

stable after what had happened yesterday. They had second all night checking on

stumbled, caught off guard by Helena's surprising strength, and tumbled to the ground with an undignified yelp. Nurses rushed to his aid, but Martin was already scrambling to his feet, his

dare you!" he sputtered, rounding on Helena with fury blazing in his eyes. "Who do you think you are, manhandling

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

demanded, his gaze flickering between the two men with

Taking

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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widening as he took in the protective stances of Richard and Jonathan, the unmistakable air of power and wealth that surrounded them.

straightened his shoulders and attempted a polite smile. "My apologies," he said, his