She pondered, even despite their separation, she wished for the robust Mr. Evans she once knew.

One thing she didn't know was that the whole time she lingered at the aisle's end, mirrored the duration Mark spent standing at the ward's door and watching her.

He hadn't divulged it just now.

Since local treatment wasn't enough anymore, he had to seek medical help abroad.

This was why he wanted to accompany her for a prenatal check-up before he had to leave.