You Hit My Heart by Kylie Stanford

Chapter 2076: Juanita's Premature Birth

"I'm sorry, I can't guarantee anything," Karl admitted. He never lied to her. The future was uncertain, the enemy unknown, and he was isolated. In Rohomes, he was no longer the chief inspector with access to all resources. He couldn't guarantee anything, not even his own safety.

"Tonight at midnight, the intelligence department has a special channel. It's the last chance to enter Rohomes," Karl confessed.

Juanita looked into his sincere eyes, and her heart ached so much that she couldn't breathe. "The border of Rohomes is already sealed. Are they going to war? Once you go, I won't be able to contact you, right?" she confirmed.

Karl nodded, answering all her questions. It seemed inevitable. Such a crisis had never occurred in a hundred years, but now it had.

The light in Juanita's bright eyes gradually faded. She tried to breathe but felt suffocated. The baby inside her seemed to sense her agitation and started kicking, causing sharp pains in her lower abdomen. Her heartbeat accelerated wildly, and her scalp tingled.

But all these strange sensations condensed into a smile on her lips. "I understand. Go ahead; I'll take care of myself," Juanita said, her smile trembling.

Karl could see through it but remained silent.

"If you don't want me to go..." he began but was interrupted by Juanita, "How could I not? You are the most important person to me, and they are too. I hope you all stay safe."

"But..." Karl wanted to say that he couldn't guarantee anything, not even being there for his daughter's birth. Once he left, he wouldn't be able to return anytime soon.

"It's okay; don't worry about me. Your mom is here to take care of me; she treats me like a panda. What do you have to worry about?" Juanita forced a light-hearted smile. "Go do what you need to do. I was just startled by the things you need to take with you; I'm fine."

Karl looked at Juanita; she was always so understanding. He leaned forward and hugged her. "Alright then, I'm leaving. Take care."

His embrace, his warmth, his scent were all so comforting. Juanita hooked her arms around his neck and sweetly said, "Just a hug? At least give me a goodbye kiss."

Karl chuckled softly and lifted her chin, pressing his lips gently against hers. The kiss was long and tender, filled with affection, lingering on her lips as if time had stopped around them. Only his fragrance and her softness remained.

hesitated; if he wasn't mistaken, he tasted

pulled away from

turned away, her breathing erratic as she wiped away tears from the corners of her eyes and asked hoarsely, "Do you need help packing your

stuck in his throat before he finally said, "There's no need to bring

carrying only

the time," Juanita said as she stood up with her back still turned to him. "I'm a bit hungry; I'll go downstairs for some milk. Just let me know when

She wanted selfishly to keep him here but felt ashamed for

Juanita's figure disappear through the study door. He stood silently for a moment before packing up the metal case and closing it

in his hand felt like carrying a

his last chance

on

down, she tried

"Don't move; I'll

gently

smiled. "She won't trouble

hand-a wonderful sensation spread throughout his body. A smile

quickly. "If you don't go

ove

away

your precious

inside me."

slightly and

bent down again and kissed the corner of

door close behind

smile faded instantly as beads