"Mr. Bourne, let's head back." Lacey suggested, walking up to him after a while of waiting.
She had no clue what he'd just been discussing with Violette, but it was clear he didn't want Violette to feel wronged in any way. After all, Violette was carrying his child.
Sarah's behavior tonight was a bit much. But Lacey could see where she was coming from. Had Sarah's baby not been miscarried, it would've been born by now.
Elijah clenched his fists, striding into the living room.
Sarah was sipping her coffee on the couch. She put down her coffee cup as soon as she saw him.
"Elijah, I gave Makayla a sleeping pill. She hasn't slept for a whole day and night; she needs to rest." Sarah told him, "I need to take her to the hospital for a brain check-up in the morning."
Elijah gave a simple nod of agreement.
"Elijah, I heard you fainted today. Are you alright?" Sarah asked, concern plastered on her face, "Whatever's going on, take care of yourself. It's not just for you, but also for Makayla. She hasn't fully recovered yet. She might need a third surgery."
Elijah gave her a brief glance, "You should go."
"Alright. Makayla's asleep. You should rest too." Sarah got up, passing him and leaving gracefully.
After Sarah left, Elijah headed for Makayla's room.
"Mr. Bourne, Makayla just fell asleep." Elisa informed him immediately.
"Go to rest. You've been working hard." Elijah told her.
"As long as Makayla gets better soon, this little hardship is nothing." Elisa replied, then reminded him, "Mr. Bourne, take care of yourself too. I heard Ms. Dennis is pregnant with your child. That's great news. If Grace were still alive, she'd be over the moon about this."
A shadow passed over Elijah's face, showing a flicker of something unreadable in his eyes.
After Elisa left, he sat down by the bed, gazing at Makayla tenderly. Elijah and Makayla, though siblings, didn't look alike.
Makayla took after their father. He, on the other hand, took more after their mother.
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