The next morning, Janet was still sound asleep when Brandon pulled her out from the covers. His voice sounded low and deep in her ear as he coaxed her out of her peaceful slumber, "Wake up. We need to go to the hospital for a check-up, remember?"
Janet rubbed her bleary eyes, still half-asleep. A yawn came from her as she playfully answered, "I don't want to get up."
Brandon's lips curved into an indulgent smile. He pinched her face affectionately and reminded her, "Don't you want to have a baby soon?"
Janet's eyes had drifted close as sleep lured herback, but her brows furrowed at his words. "Is that all you care about? When the baby comes, will you only think about them?"
Brandon pulled her closer and whispered, "That shouldn't even be a question. You'll always be the most precious person to me. You can go back to sleep if you're still sleepy. We can go another time." Janet opened her eyes at that, cracking a smile. The truth was that she was also eager to have the check -up, but she wanted to bask in her husband's affection first.
His answer seemingly satisfied her, and she grinned, "Good answer. Come on, let's go to the hospital!"
The limo ground to a smooth halt at the hospital entrance.
Frank was with the top doctor, waiting by the gate. They saw Brandon and Janet getting out of the car and walked over to them.
But before they could reach the two, a disheveled
woman came from nowhere and knelt down in front of Janet.
The sudden appearance startled her. The woman broke into tears and begged repeatedly, "Please! I won't do it again. Please forgive me."
Janet had not recognized her at first, but her voice was unmistakable. The woman who was now a sobbing mess as she desperately pleaded was the once haughty Vivi.
Janet was yet to answer, and Vivi crawled over, trying to hold on to her leg. "I'm begging you, Miss White. I swear I'll never bother you again."
The next moment, Brandon had stepped forward, pulling Janet back protectively. His face had darkened at the crying woman.
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