Ashamed.
His wife had felt ashamed to ask for pregnancy medication inside the home he paid for.
Ethan pressed his forehead gently against hers.
“You never apologize for taking care of yourself again.”
Then he called the doctor immediately.
The obstetrician didn’t hesitate.
“Bring her to the hospital now.”
Fear shot through Ethan’s chest.
He grabbed Olivia’s bag, insurance papers, and a blanket before carefully lifting her into his arms.
As he carried her downstairs, the four women remained frozen in the living room.
Ethan stopped at the front door.
“When I come back,” he said coldly, “I want this house empty.”
Diane looked horrified.
“You’re throwing out your own mother?”
Ethan adjusted Olivia carefully against his chest.
“No,” he replied quietly.
“I’m finally protecting my real family.”
Part 3: The House That Became a Home Again
The emergency staff at Medical City Frisco moved quickly the moment they saw Olivia’s condition.
