Chapter sixteen

Richard sprinted through the hallway as he made his way to Emily’s room.

“What happened?” Richard demanded, barging the door open.

“Shhh, the doctor said not to disturb her,” Ethan whispered, escorting Richard back out into the hall.

The moment they were outside, Richard rushed over to Nana. “How’s Emily? How’s the baby? Are they okay?” Richard asked, gripping her shoulders with a terrified look on his face.

“Yes, yes, she’s fine. You don’t have to worry,” Nana said, leading Richard toward a bench.

“No... don't tell me not to worry,” Richard said, pulling away from her. “She collapsed. There’s a baby inside of her, so what if something had happened to her or my child?”

“I had no idea she was pregnant,” Ethan said. “But she’s fine. The doctor already said she’s okay.”

Richard let out a heavy sigh of relief and sank onto the bench.

“But Richard, you took a long time for someone who only went out to get a mug,” Ethan said.

“And you look like you were dressed by a ten-year-old,” Josh adde