Elijah paused for a moment before asking, “Did she tell Violette about this?”
Ramsey replied, “No, she hasn’t mentioned it to Violette yet.”
“Why?” Elijah wondered, trying to understand why Odette had come to him.
Ramsey hesitated before admitting, “Odette came to see you today to tell you that there might be a problem with Violette’s pregnancy. She accompanied Violette to the hospital earlier.”
A lump formed in Elijah’s throat as he absorbed the information. The light in his eyes was dimming.
“Her mood was probably affected by this news, which is why she came to see you in such a hurry,” Ramsey tried to explain on Odette’s behalf. “Odette means well.”
“I see,” Elijah muttered, and ended the call.
There was a problem with the baby. Their baby. But Violette hadn’t told him about it. Would she keep it a secret if Odette hadn’t come to him?
The thought tortured Elijah. He moved towards the banquet hall entrance as if in a daze.
“Elijah, the dinner is about to start. Where are you going?” Melinda asked, coming up to his side and holding onto his arm.
He shook off her hand, barking, “Leave me alone!”
He walked away, leaving Melinda staring at his retreating back. Her heart ached. She didn’t need to guess. He was definitely going to find Violette.
Odette must come to him with news about Violette.
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