Chapter 21

Natalie closed her eyes and lay still on the bed. Her back was already soaked with sweat, the hospital gown damp and clinging to her skin. It felt as though she had just taken a walk through the gates of hell. Jeffrey had ultimately discovered her surgery. But fortunately, he didn't know that she was still carrying his child. That was fine. At the very least, after this child was born, he would never imagine that it was actually his flesh and blood. "Cupcake," Natalie murmured. "Mommy protected you. No one will come and take you away from me anymore." She placed her palm against her lower abdomen and finally felt a faint sense of reassurance and strength. From now on, she could focus on recuperating and carrying the pregnancy in peace. … Outside the ward, Jeffrey strode down the corridor with a dark expression. Stephen was waiting near the elevator. When he saw him approaching, he immediately rushed forward. "Mr. Foster—" "Get lost." Stephen awkwardly rubbed his nose. As t