Chapter 323

Just a few minutes earlier, when Stephan's line was busy, Imogen had called Thomas instead, complaining of stomach discomfort. Hearing that, Stephan rubbed his throbbing temple. After all, she was his only sibling—his sister who had shielded him when they were children, losing her eyesight in the process. And there was more. Imogen's heartbreak ran deep. Her fiancé, Archie, died a month before their wedding and became lost at sea under circumstances that tied back to Stephan in complicated ways. Archie's death left her shattered, and the only thing keeping her grounded now was the child she carried. If something happened to that baby, Stephan knew Imogen might not recover. "Got it." Stephan left the office and headed back to the Russell residence. In the Russell residence's front yard, Imogen was sipping on juice, her cheeks flushed and her demeanor lively. There was no hint of the discomfort she had claimed earlier. Stephan's jaw clenched, his sharp eyes darkening. H