Chapter 52- The baby’s gone
"Giles, book me two tickets to Paris, for one week from now!" Charles exhaled, not sure if the smoke rings or his breath were escaping his lips. A trace of exhaustion was etched across his handsome face, and at the thought of Janet’s upcoming reaction, his heart churned even more violently.
With just one glance, Giles understood his intention and nodded in silent agreement. He knew Charles wouldn’t be able to focus on the company for a while.
"The company you were investigating that’s partnered with Louis Corporation — you and Novia keep a close watch on them," Charles said, taking only a single drag from the cigarette between his fingers. Whether the smoke didn’t suit his taste or his mind had drifted elsewhere, by the time the cigarette burned out, he flicked the ash away with his foot. Then he headed to the VIP lounge to shower and change into a fresh set of clothes that Giles had brought him, before finally going to Janet’s hospital room.
More than half a month had passed since the last time he was here — back then, he’d been filled with the excitement of becoming a father. Now, in such a short time, she was gone...
Janet woke up the next day. Upon opening her eyes, she immediately saw that familiar handsome face filling her vision. His light stubble and bloodshot eyes revealed a side of Charles she had never seen before — drained, worn, but with a rugged, wild air that made him irresistibly attractive despite his exhaustion.
Janet reached out to touch his face, hoping to smooth the furrow between his brows. Charles’s voice was hoarse and tired as he grasped her slender wrist, pressing it gently against his cheek, and spoke three heartfelt words:
"I’m sorry."
This was the second time he had apologized to Janet. The first time, he had hurt her through his roughness. This time, she could see the self-blame and pain reflected in his eyes.
"Why do you have to say sorry?" Janet whispered through dry lips. The moment she spoke, a sharp pain shot through her lower body. Recalling the terrifying scene earlier and meeting Charles’s troubled gaze, Janet finally understood.