Chapter 280

When Celeste Harper woke up, the first thing she saw was the hospital’s stark white ceiling. The second she tried to move, a sharp sting shot up her right arm. “Don’t move.” A hand held down her arm. “You’re still on an IV. Jerk around too much and we’ll have to stick you again.” She turned her head slightly and saw the man sitting beside her. Alexander Lytton. "Why are you here?" Her voice came out rough and weak, catching her off guard. “I left something in your car after I dropped you off last time. Came to get it. Didn’t expect to see you like this…” What a coincidence. Celeste tried to smile, but her lips refused to cooperate. Under the blanket, her hand instinctively reached toward her stomach. “The baby’s fine,” Alexander’s voice softened when he caught her worried look. “Doctor said it’s mostly from stress and poor eating. You’re weak, yeah, and there was a bit of bleeding—but nothing too serious. Just need to rest up.” Only after hearing that did Celeste’s nerves finally uncle