Chapter 47- under control
The moment Janet was wheeled out of the operating room, August quietly slipped away. He lingered silently by the stairwell in the corridor, lighting a cigarette before pulling out his phone. Without hesitation, he dialed the number saved under "1."
"Manfred, she’s pregnant."
His voice carried a trace of exhaustion—and something darker beneath it. Since it was Charles’s child, a spark of malicious intent ignited in August’s heart. He now had another bargaining chip to use against Charles. But deep down, he hesitated—he didn’t want to hurt an innocent woman. Yet, there was no turning back now.
Whatever Manfred said didn’t register. After hanging up, August moved mechanically out of the hospital.
When Janet awoke, the first thing she saw was a weary, handsome face looming close. She tried to move, but a sharp, tearing pain surged through her lower body. Her mind raced back to the moment before losing consciousness—Elvira had pushed her into the pool, then she’d heard Charles’s voice. Now... how had she ended up in the hospital?
"Don’t move," Charles said softly, noticing the frown on her delicate brow. His fingers gently smoothed away the crease, then he settled beside her. One arm wrapped tenderly around her waist, his voice smooth and captivating like a freshly opened vintage wine.
"Are you feeling any pain? Is your stomach hurting?"
Before she could answer, she felt his warm hand slide under the blanket, resting lightly on her abdomen. Through the thin fabric, the lingering ache in her belly softened under his touch.
But why did his eyes suddenly look so gentle when they met hers?