No matter how ugly her baby would be, she wouldn’t dislike it as long as it would be healthy.
The doctor would continue with the ward round, so he left.
Cormac walked in, seeing that Loredana was laughing. He asked, “What happened to make you so happy?”
Loredana didn’t answer him. Pointing at breakfast on the table, she said, “I left the food for you. Hurry up and eat them. It’s becoming cold.”
Cormac sat in front of the table and picked up the chopsticks. Loredana asked, “Would you dislike it if our baby is ugly?”
Cormac turned to look at her and he seemed to understand what she was laughing about. He said solemnly, “No matter how ugly it will be, it’s my baby. What’s wrong about being not good-looking?” Loredana laughed, “Aren’t you upset about it?”
Cormac coughed gently. He inwardly complained about the doctor who told Loredana about his secret.
“I wasn’t upset. I’m quite happy.”
Lying on the bed, Loredana asked, “Will you go out today?”
Cormac nodded. He needed to go out to deal with Emma, so he couldn’t stay in the hospital to accompany her.
Maxina poured a glass of water to him and said, “I’ll take care of her here then. I won’t leave until you come back.”
Cormac agreed, “That’s good. Please make sure there’s always someone with her. If something happens, the doctor can be notified,” he reminded Maxina.
Maxina nodded, “I know.”
After breakfast, Maxina took out the lunchboxes to do the dishes. Cormac started to massage Loredana’s legs, which had been swollen. They also cramped frequently at night. Sometimes, they would cramp several times within one night.
In the past, Cormac had thought that the pregnancy was quite simple. Since Loredana’s health became poor, he clearly had realized that a woman might not only die when delivering the baby but also would suffer a lot during the pregnancy.
Since she couldn’t go out, Loredana felt quite bored. Squinting, she asked, “Are you dealing with the businesses of your company today?” Cormac hummed.
After Maxina came back, Cormac left. Before walking out of the ward, he said, “I’ll try to come back as soon as possible.”
Loredana said, “Don’t worry. Just go ahead with your work. I’m in the hospital now. Nothing could happen.”
Maxina sat on the edge of the bed, “Would you like to have some fruits?”
Loredana shook her head, “No, thanks, Mom.”
She had just finished breakfast, so she wasn’t hungry yet.
There were a few knocks on the door.
Maxina stood up and opened the door. A nurse was standing at the door. She said a lady was visiting Loredana and asked if she should let the lady in. Maxina asked, “Who is the lady?”
“She said her surname is Gordon,” answered the nurse.
Maxina thought it was Theresa, so she asked the nurse to let her in without asking Loredana.
However, when the woman walked to the door, Maxina found that she wasn’t Theresa. Standing at the door, she looked at Emma on alert and asked, “Who are you?” Emma had investigated Cormac and Loredana, so she knew Loredana’s closest female friend was Theresa.
Hence, she lied to the nurse that her name was Gordon.
With a bouquet in her hand, Emma said with a smile, “I’m here to see Mrs. Mendelsohn.”
Maxina said, “I don’t know you. She’s not well. She can’t meet anyone now. I’m afraid you must leave.”
Emma still smiled, “I’m not a bad woman. You don’t need to be so alert. I’m here to see Mrs. Mendelsohn. If you don’t believe me, you can ask her.”
Loredana overheard their conversation in the bedroom. She sat up and listened to them carefully.
The woman’s voice sounded quite familiar to her.
Soon, she recognized the woman.
It was Emma Bailey.
She wondered what Emma was doing here.
“Excuse me, Mrs. Mendelsohn. May I talk to you for a moment, please?” Emma could only yell towards the inside since Maxina didn’t want to let her in. Loredana didn’t answer.
Emma didn’t give up. She continued, “I don’t have any evil intention. I’m in your territory, so I dare not to do anything. I just want to have a talk with you.” Loredana thought for a moment and said, “Mom, please let her in.”
Maxina said, “Cormac has told me not to let in anyone I don’t know. I don’t know this woman. You need a rest. You’d better not see her.”
“I know her. Please let her in,” said Loredana.
Maxina cast a glance at Emma, “You only have a few minutes.”
Emma said, “All right.”
Maxina led Emma to the bedroom.
Loredana was on alert inwardly, but she looked pretty calm on the surface. Even her eyes were quite peaceful.
Emma tried hard to put a bone between Cormac and her, aiming to break them up. Loredana wondered why she suddenly showed up here. Was she making trouble again?
“May I have a private conversation with Mrs. Mendelsohn, please?” Emma looked over at Maxina.
Maxina shook her head, “I must stay here.”
Emma looked over at Loredana, “May I please?”
Loredana was holding the remote control for the alert. As soon as she pressed the button, the doctor would rush in.
Loredana nodded in agreement. Looking over at Maxina, she said, “It’s alright, Mom. Please wait at the door for a moment.” Maxina frowned, “Cormac doesn’t want you to meet anyone alone.”
Loredana smiled, “I know her. It’ll be alright.”
Maxina could only agree, “Okay. Ask her to leave the ward as soon as possible.”
Loredana said, “I know.”
Maxina walked out of the ward and closed the door.
Loredana immediately put away the smile on her face, “Tell me. Why are you here?”
Emma smiled, “Don’t be so hostile to me. I bought the flowers from a florist store on the way here. Do you like them?”
She put the bouquet of lilies and roses on the nightstand.[
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.