Lillian Veblen noticed that Bernard Coleridge's expression was becoming increasingly grim, a sign that he was about to lose his temper. Her heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively moved backward, forgetting that she was already at the edge of the bed. With just a slight shift, her hand found nothing but air, and before she could react, she lost her balance and tumbled off the bed."Aah!" Lillian Veblen cried out in surprise. By the time she realized what was happening, it was too late. Fortunately, Bernard Coleridge, with quick reflexes, grabbed her waist and fell with her from the bed.*Thud!* The sound of something heavy hitting the ground echoed in the room.Lillian Veblen closed her eyes, thinking it was all over. Falling from the bed to the floor would be bad enough on any day, but now, she was pregnant. What if something happened to the baby?Her nerves were taut with worry, but after a while, the expected pain did not come. She didn't feel any pain at all. Hesitantly, sh
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