Chapter 6

Ethan pov

I rushed into the ward where Emily lay, my men closely following me. She was on a bed on the far end of the room, and her back was turned to me, but I didn't care. My heart was simply bursting at the seams with happiness.

I'd finally have a child of my own.

Giddy with joy, I called out. "Emily?"

She turned her head to look at me. Her eyes were full of hope, as though she'd been expecting someone else, and I watched as the hope filtered away and her eyes hardened.

"Good morning, Mr Brown," she said dully and turned back to the wall.

I felt the joy in me come down a notch. I walked forward and sat on the chair beside her. "How are you feeling?" I asked.

"Very well, thank you."

The smile on my face faded at the tone of her voice. Regardless, I pressed on. "The doctor said you're pregnant. Have you heard?"

Her breath hitched as she took in the news. "Is that so?" She asked, her voice shaky.

"Yes," I answered. "Since our...act proved successful, I would have to tighten security