Howard listened to Norissa groan on the phone for quite a while before interrupting in a cold voice. "What's the matter?"
Judging by her voice, she seemed to be in pain. "My tummy hurts. Howard, come and check on me."
"I'm not free. Call the doctor if you're not feeling well. I'm not an obstetrician, so I can't do anything to help you."
Norissa continued to cry out in pain, "Howard, my tummy really hurts. Come and keep me company. Our baby and I need you. Please come over quickly..."
Not being able to stand her act, Howard cut in, "Don't try to play tricks with me. I won't go see you. If you need help, call the nurse."
With that, Howard hung up.
As soon as he hung up, Ronan asked anxiously, "What's wrong? Did anything happen?"
"It's nothing. She told me that she had a stomachache and asked me to go see her."
"Why are you still standing here then?!" Ronan's eyes widened. "She is pregnant. Even if you don't like her, you should go and check up on her for the sake of the baby. Go quickly!"
"Grandpa..."
"Did you hear me? Go now!"
"I’m not leaving. I need to wait for Elaine..."
"I'll be here. I'll ask her to keep me company when she comes back. Hurry up and go now!"
No matter what Howard said, Ronan was determined to send him away. Helpless, Howard had no choice but leave.
On the way, he called Elaine, but she did not answer.
Howard thought it was weird, so he frowned.
After arriving at the ward, he pushed open the door and went in. Surprised, he raised his eyebrows. Unexpectedly, Norissa really had a stomachache. A doctor was giving her a checkup, so he had to wait by the door.
When the check-up was done, the doctor called Howard outside before he left. "Dr. Perkins, Ms. Kaur is having signs of miscarriage."
Upon hearing that, Howard was taken aback.
"But please don't worry. We will try our best to keep the baby. As for now, you should try to spend more time with Ms. Kaur so that she will be more emotionally stable. It will be good for the baby."
Frowning, Howard asked, "Is it really that bad?"
He thought Norissa was lying to him.
The doctor nodded. "Yes. She had light bleeding just now. It's pretty dangerous..."
"All right. I got it."
Howard could not listen anymore. Waving his hand, he interrupted the doctor and entered the ward after a while.
Seeing him walking in, Norissa was delighted. "Howard, you're here?"
Standing by the bed, Howard stared at her bulging belly for a while. "How are you feeling?"
"My stomach hurt a lot just now. The doctor took a look and asked me to get more rest. I'm fine now. It doesn't hurt anymore."
"Mm- hmm." Howard replied indifferently, "Do as the doctor says and get some rest then."
With that, he turned around and was about to leave.
Then, he felt a grip on his arm.
Norissa looked at him in disbelief. "Are you leaving?"
"I've already visited you. Since you're fine now, what's the point of me staying here?" "Can't you stay here for the night?" "Impossible." Howard thought her request was hilarious. "We're already done. Apart from the baby in your belly, we are pretty much strangers."
"Strangers?" Norissa sneered. "You didn't treat me like a stranger when you slept with me."
Instantly, a trace of anger flashed across Howard's face.
Taking a deep breath, Norissa softened up. "I'm just a little scared to be alone. Can't you accompany me for the sake of the baby in my belly?"
Howard remained expressionless.
Giving up, Norrisa shook his hand away. "Howard, have anybody ever told you that you are really heartless?"
"You are the first one."
"What an honor." Looking at him coldly, Norissa continued. "Doesn't the girl that you like mind that I'm pregnant with your child?"
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