Chapter: 857

The physician emerged and informed the crowd about Madeline's condition.

"The patient arrived just in time, and the bleeding has been controlled. Ensure her emotional well-being and provide a nutritionally balanced diet. She can be discharged after some rest."

With that, the doctor departed. The Powells visited her in the ward before leaving.

Returning to the corridor, Sharon said, “Kathy, since you reside in your brother's house, you should diligently care for Madeline. After her child is born, I must teach this woman a good lesson!"

Did Madeline believe she was a mild-mannered mother-in-law? In the past, even Norah had to remain in the Carter household without complaint despite the difficulties.

Sharon's kindness towards Madeline was due to the baby she was carrying.

Kathy understood her mother well. With Madeline now part of the Carter family, she could only feel sympathy for her.

Juliana was absent. Given her age, Adrian and Derek decided it was best for her to return home.

Sharon cast a sidelong glance at Kathy. “Do you want to have the baby or not? You need to decide before it's too late."

Watching Adrian and Sharon walk away, Kathy touched her abdomen with conflicting emotions. She feared experiencing the same fate as Madeline, yet the baby was also a potential asset.

The decision was entirely hers.

The following morning, Norah stirred from the embrace of Sean. Gentle sunlight kissed Sean's profile, casting a halo of gold upon his features.

Sean epitomized excellence in Norah's eyes. Upon their initial encounter, his presence had left her momentarily breathless.

Her slender finger traced the contours of his temple, gliding downward with deliberate Languor.

His eyes held depth, his nose possessed a proud, straight prominence, while his lips, a subtle hue of pink, offering a delicate texture reminiscent of jelly.

As her finger hovered near his lips, poised to descend, his large palm enveloped her hand.

"Craving my company so early in the day?"

“While I wouldn't object to indulging in affectionate moments with you, it's nearly time for you to depart for work," he remarked with a playful tone.

Norah, composed, uttered, “I deeply value my partner. It's genuine admiration. What's wrong with that? I harbor no ulterior motives."

The light gray silk covers cascaded from her shoulder, adorned with numerous love marks bestowed by him the prior night.

Sean involuntarily stiffened, the delicate cover barely concealing his arousal.

She leaned in, grazing it with her hand. "Seems someone's rather eager."

Even sans cosmetics, her innate beauty shone. With a wistful grin, he murmured, "It's a testament to affection."

He adored her entirety-her essence, her physique. He yearned to unite with her intimately.