The last thing I saw was my husband's back as he rushed out the door.The pain in my lower abdomen drained the strength from my body. I collapsed onto the floor, and warm fluid poured down my legs, spreading across the carpet in a dark, frightening stain.I lifted a trembling hand toward the housekeeper nearby and forced out a hoarse plea."Get me to the hospital. Now."The housekeeper looked terrified."Madam, Mr. Whitmore specifically said we had to wait until he came back. I don't dare…""Don't dare?" I clutched my stomach, my voice shaking from the pain. "If anything happens to me or the baby, Graham Whitmore will never forgive you. Take me now!"She was finally frightened enough to move, but she had barely reached the doorway when Graham's personal assistant, Parker Hale, stopped her."Mr. Hale, Madam is in labor. She needs to go to the hospital immediately," the housekeeper said nervously.Parker glanced at the fluid on the floor, then at my twisted expression. His voice
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