At the hospital.
After examining Ellinor, the doctor came out to explain to her family. âShe fainted due to excessive emotional fluctuations, but luckily, she was brought here in time. Both the mother and the baby are okay.â
Upon hearing the doctorâs feedback, Balfour and Byran finally relaxed and sighed in relief.
The doctor continued. âHowever, her due date is fast approaching, and due to the shock, she may go into labor early. I suggest admitting her straight away.â
Balfour was planning to do just that. After Ellinorâs ordeal, he didnât feel comfortable taking her home.
So he nodded at Quinton next to him.
âGo and get Ellinor admitted.â
Quinton respectfully responded, âYes, Mr. Howard.â
After watching Quinton head off to handle the admission paperwork, Byran frowned at Balfour. âWhy did Theoâ¦
Balfour scowled. âDonât you dare bring it up again? Do you think Ellinorâs shock wasnât big enough?â
Realizing he had said something he shouldnât, Byran sadly lowered his head, saying no more.
Balfour warned him again. âWhen you go in, donât mention Theo in front of Ellinor.â
Byran nodded. âYeah, I got it.â
When Balfour entered the ward, Ellinor was already awake. She was staring blankly at the ceiling, lost in thought.
Seeing Ellinor like this made Balfour feel indescribable pain. He approached the bed and gently asked, âEllinor, how do you feel? Any discomfort?â
Without turning her head, Ellinor shook her head, her voice unusually cold. âIâm fine; nothingâs wrong.â
Balfour couldnât help but feel like something was wrong with her after seeing her like this. He reached out to touch Ellinorâs head.
âEllinor, I had Quinton admit you to the hospital. You should stay here until your delivery. Iâll be by your side the entire time; donât worry.â
Ellinor came back to her senses slightly and looked at Balfour. âYou donât have to do this. Go on with your work; Iâll be okay here alone. Donât worry, Iâve calmed down, and I wonât mess around with the baby in my belly.â
Balfour was somewhat relieved to hear her say this. âEllinor, thatâs the best attitude to have. Things have happened and canât be undone. The most important thing is to live well and protect those around you, like your child.â
Ellinor smiled faintly. âOf course! I will definitely protect my child! As for that man, I have nothing to do with him anymore. What does it matter whether heâs dead or alive? If heâs alive, heâll just cause trouble for me and my child. Might as well be dead and out of the way! That way, I wonât have to worry about anyone trying to take my child away, right?â
Balfour frowned. âAlright, now that you understand, stop thinking about it and get some rest.â
Byran wiped away his tears and grumbled angrily, âHumph! Even if youâve broken up, you canât say such harsh words! Theo was so good to you, how can you think him being dead is a good thing?â
After hearing this, Balfour coldly raised his eyes and sternly scolded him, âGet out!â
Feeling upset, Byran unusually expressed his displeasure towards his brother. He scoffed and stormed off.
While watching Byran leave, Balfour gently said, âEllinor, donât mind him; he doesnât understand.â
Ellinor nodded âBrother, I suddenly want to eat a cream puff.â
âOkay, I have someone buy it for you right away.â As Balfour agreed, he didnât notice anything unusual at first, until he showed a surprised expression and looked at Ellinor in disbelief.
âEllinor, what did you just call me?â