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As if fate itself wanted to set things in motion, the time had come. Laura, Lucius, and Maximus left the house together.
The younger siblings saw them go, but they didn’t think much of it. Lately, the three of them had been leaving without saying where they were going, so this time didn’t seem any different.
Laura was nervous–more nervous than when she went to talk to Adrian. She knew this conversation would define many things and reveal the truth of the situation.
Even though she was confident that her brother would choose his family over a painful reality, she also knew that Paul was still a teenager. And at that age, emotions could be unpredictable.
“Laura… Relax, sweetheart,” Maximus said, glancing at her through the rearview mirror.
“I’m fine, Dad!” Laura replied, avoiding his gaze.
“Lau, sis, everything will be okay. Just try to stay calm and listen,” Lucius reassured her.
Laura sighed, trying to distract herself. The café was about 40 minutes away with traffic, which gave her plenty of time to reflect on yesterday’s conversation.
Adrian had seemed completely different from the man she once knew. She couldn’t lie–it hurt. It really hurt to think that he was with someone else now. And if she was brutally honest with herself, what hurt the most was her pride.
[Meanwhile, at the Brown & George Residence]
Alice was a complete mess, drowning in tears. Her conversation with her grandfather the night before had left her frustrated and furious.
“That bastard! Damn you, Grandpa! Why the hell won’t you just die already?” Alice sobbed in frustration.
In the study, Adrian was trying to process everything that had happened.
[Several Hours Earlier]
After being treated in the ER and ruling out any serious injuries, Adrian had only stayed under observation for a couple of hours before being discharged.
His wife had kindly explained that he had slipped and hit his head in the kitchen. Adrian didn’t contradict her. But just because he didn’t speak up didn’t mean he planned to let it slide.
He had never raised a hand against a woman, even in heated arguments. But he had to admit–he had brought this upon himself. Everything happening now traced back to the moment he found out Laura was pregnant… and rejected her.
Adrian knew that the mess his life had become was nothing more than karma delivering a well–deserved lesson.
No matter how much he tried to pull himself together, the memories kept coming back, forcing him to face the truth he didn’t want to acknowledge.
Lost in thought, he didn’t even notice when his wife entered the room. He only snapped back to reality when he heard her voice.
“My love, my darling… How are you feeling? It’s time to go home. Everything’s sorted. I already paid, and the
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nurse is here to help you get ready.”
Adrian didn’t respond. He simply let the nurse assist him. Once he was ready, he sat in a wheelchair and was wheeled to the exit.
Alice was already waiting for him by the car. As Adrian reached the hospital doors, he saw his wife opening the car door, expecting him to get in.
He looked around, feeling an unbearable weight on his chest.
His life couldn’t go on like this. If he kept going down this path, he would end up doing something reckless. And he wasn’t willing to lose the one chance he had to watch his daughter grow up.
At that moment, a taxi pulled up in front of the hospital. The passengers got out, leaving it empty.
Adrian didn’t think twice. He walked straight to the taxi, got in, and shut the door.
Alice stood there, frozen in shock, watching as her husband drove away in another car.
