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Meanwhile, Nathan was driving through the night, wind rustling the trees outside his windows.
The weather forecast had predicted wind tonight. Under the amber streetlights, tree shadows danced across the empty roads.
The car’s digital clock switched from 11:59 to 12:00.[]
Suddenly, he hit the brakes.
After a moment’s hesitation, he made a U-turn and sped toward the hospital.[]
The highway was nearly empty at this hour. The Aston Martin flew down the lanes.[]
With a final screech of brakes, the car stopped outside the hospital.[]
He looked up at the building, still blazing with lights despite the late hour, his jaw tight.]
Taking out his phone, Nathan found Amelia’s number and dialed.[]
“Ring, ring… Sorry, the number you have dialed…“[]
The call was declined.[]
He tried again. Declined again.[]
Nathan switched to Harper’s number.
That’s when he noticed–while driving Vivian home, Harper had tried calling him. He hadn’t answered.[]
Frowning, Nathan pressed call.]
Also declined.
He stared at his phone, starting to type a text message.
But as he typed, he hesitated.]
What should he ask?
Tap tap.
Someone knocked on his window.[]
Nathan looked up to see Caspian Lopez in his white coat.
Frowning, Nathan rolled down the window.[]
Caspian waved his phone. “If you want to know how Amelia is, go upstairs and see for yourself. Stop calling.“]
Nathan’s eyes narrowed. “I’m her husband.“[]
Caspian laughed mockingly. “Oh, so you remember you’re her husband. But Harper tells me you won’t be for much longer.“[]
Nathan’s hands clenched as he stared at Caspian’s sneering face. “That’s none of your business.”
“Actually, it is my business.” Caspian leaned, closer, his tone both playful and dangerous. “Harper says since her fighting got Amelia pushed down the stairs by you, she’s giving me to Amelia as compensation.“]
Caspian smiled. “I think it’s a great idea.”
“Caspian!” Nathan’s fists were trembling with rage.
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Caspian didn’t respond, just stood there calmly watching him.]
After a long moment, Nathan said, “Did Amelia send you to say this?“[]
After their fake drama was exposed, she’d gotten Caspian involved? Was this her new game?
The smile gradually faded from Caspian’s face, his cold eyes locking onto Nathan’s. “Getting angry?“]
“Nathan, you need to understand–you’re not the only man in this city.“[]
“I’ve watched her grow up too. I understand her appeal just as well as you do, if not better.“[]
“If you want Vivian, then commit to Vivian completely. You have no right to care about Amelia anymore.“]]
Caspian’s voice was steady. “Nathan, there’s only one thing you can do now–let her go.“[]
Earlier, when they’d needed someone to sign the critical condition forms, the nurse had found only Harper waiting outside. Amelia’s father was dead, her relationship with her mother was strained. The only option was Nathan, her husband–but Nathan was the one who’d pushed her down the stairs and left with his mistress.]
Even then, Harper had tried calling him. He hadn’t answered.[]
Finally, Harper had used her emergency authority as the director’s daughter to sign the forms herself, with additional authorization paperwork to follow.
Watching Nathan’s face grow increasingly tense, Caspian smiled coldly to himself.[]
He’d given Nathan a chance. If Nathan had gone into the hospital to check on Amelia’s condition, Caspian would’ve acknowledged he still had a heart.]
But he hadn’t.]
Since that was the case, might as well make things crystal clear.[]
Watching Nathan close his window with a cold expression and drive away, Caspian’s face showed no emotion.[]
The early morning wind whipped at his white coat as the Aston Martin disappeared around the corner. He shook his head and sighed softly.[]
When Amelia woke up, it was already daylight.[]
Morning sun slanted through the window, bringing gentle golden warmth.[]
“Mia, you’re awake!” Harper’s voice was full of relief.[]
Still groggy from sleep, Amelia saw Harper and Louie beside her bed looking worried. As her body’s pain returned, she remembered everything.
“1…“]
Amelia said only one word before stopping. The physical pain, the bright red blood before she’d passed out–all of it filled her with dread.]
“Mia…” Harper carefully helped her sit up, then delivered the devastating news gently. “The baby’s gone.“[]
Amelia opened her mouth to speak but ultimately just closed it silently.[]
After about half a minute of silence, she looked down and simply said, “Okay.“[]
She seemed to show no reaction at all. No joy, no sorrow. Just calm acceptance.[]
Harper and Louie exchanged glances. Finally, Louie approached her.
“Amelia, you need to rest and recover. Take care of yourself.“[]
“You were lucky not to break any bones in the fall, but you have soft tissue injuries, the concussion from the car accident isn’t fully healed, and now the miscarriage…”
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His voice grew gentler, as if speaking too loudly might make Amelia disappear entirely.
“That singing competition–I’ll withdraw you for now. Later–“[
“I’m doing it.” Amelia cut him off before he could finish.[]
Her hands under the blanket were clenched so tightly her fingernails drew blood from her palms.
It hurt. But it made her feel more real.[]
Sitting against the headboard, Amelia’s face showed no emotion.[]
She looked at Louie. “I can do it.“[]
“But the first live show is in three days,” Louie said worriedly. “Your condition-“]
“I can do it.” Amelia repeated calmly, her voice betraying no emotion.[]
But under the blanket, her fists were shaking from how tightly they were clenched.[]
Louie and Harper exchanged another look
Finally, Louie relented. “Alright.“[]
Hearing this, Amelia looked down and unclenched her fists.
“Thank you,” she said quietly.[]
Louie shook his head. “It’s mutually beneficial. No need to thank me.“[]
Louie understood that with Amelia’s talent, as long as she performed normally, there’d be no problem. The first show was just an introduction anyway–eliminations didn’t start until the second round. There was no issue with her participating.
He just… felt sorry for her.
Amelia looked up and forced a smile, trying to show them she was okay.]
But everyone in the room knew she wasn’t.]
After a while, Amelia said, “Louie, I probably can’t handle getting costumes and makeup artists ready in my condition. Can you help me?”
Louie nodded. “That’s what the company’s for.“[]
“Can you start on that right now?” she asked again.[]
Louie didn’t know how to respond.[]
Amelia turned to Harper. “Harper, I’m a little hungry. Could you get me something to eat?“]
Harper opened her mouth, not knowing what to say, just looking at Amelia with sadness.[]
Amelia smiled at both of them. “Please?”
Her voice carried a note of pleading.
The two exchanged glances, understanding, and agreed to Amelia’s requests.
They left the room, closing the door behind them.]
After they left, the room fell silent.[]
The smile slowly faded from Amelia’s face, the forced expression finally relaxing.]
‘It was April, but she felt cold. She pulled the blanket up higher.[]
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So cold. Cold enough that Amelia covered her head completely with the blanket.[]
Unable to control her emotions any longer, she bit her knuckles until they bled and cried silently.
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