Chapter 224

Charles's Adam's apple bobbed hard, and his bloodshot eyes were full of panic. "The baby's fine. The doctor said it's just early contractions from too much stress and running around. She just needs to rest..." His voice suddenly cracked. "Stella, don't scare me like that again." Stella finally relaxed her stiff body, sinking into the pillow with a deep breath. But the next second, she jerked up, pulling at her abdominal wound. Her face went pale from the pain. "Fiona... Is she awake? Her memory..." "She's okay," Charles hurried to steady her shoulders, his warm hands pressing gently through the hospital gown. "The surgery went well, and she didn't lose her memory. Lena just messaged me—Fiona's already up drinking supplements." Stella instantly pushed the blanket aside, but Charles caught her wrist. "You can't get out of bed right now." "I have to see her!" she insisted, trying to sit up. "I need to see for myself!" Seeing the stubbornness in her eyes, Charles gave in with a sigh. He ca