“T got you a new phone. The SIM card will come later. Consider this one temporary so you can keep up with your work," the note read. The familiar handwriting brought warmth to Sarah's heart.

She switched on the phone and logged in with her account. Almost instantly, a message popped up on the screen.

It was an apology from Aziel.

“sorry about earlier. I overreacted. I shouldn't have been so hard on you. If you ever feel uncomfortable, remember that you can reach out to me anytime."

Hard on her? Aziel wasn't really harsh, just a tad intense.

Recalling Aziel's forced smile from earlier, Sarah's heart ached, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Ariana tried calling Sarah but couldn't get through. She then realized that Sarah might have lost her phone. The phone Ariana was currently using had been given to her by Horace after he found it at the manor.

Concerned for Sarah's well-being, she decided to send her a text message.

Just as she hit send, Mitchel emerged from the examination room. His usual expressionless face now bore a grave expression.

"The test results are in."

Ariana worried that Mitchel might publicly announce her pregnancy, her heart pounding in her chest.

Horace was equally anxious.

However, Mitchel merely glanced at them before solemnly declaring, "The patient needs to speak with me alone."

"Dr. Chadwick..."

Horace attempted to speak further, only to be rudely cut off by Mitchel, "Hospital protocol dictates we only disclose patient information to immediate family members. And you are...?"

Caught off guard, Horace fell silent. Mitchel continued, "I need to consult with the patient directly. Once done, I'll update you on her examination results."

Without options, Horace resignedly stayed back.

Upon seeing Mitchel's insistence on a private discussion, Ariana breathed a sigh of relief, assuming he would help her in concealing her pregnancy.

But as soon as she stepped into the office with Mitchel, a sense of unease washed over her, making her realize that things might be more complicated than she had initially thought.

Because of Mitchel's long face and his majestic white coat, Ariana even thought that he would say something like "You're dying" the next second.