Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1412

"But—" Lena hadn't finished speaking when the call abruptly ended.

Lina turned to her and asked, "Was that Chris? Did he need something from you?"

Lena smiled and replied, "Oh, no. Wrong number."

She didn't care about any urgent matter Elijah might have, nor did she need that triple overtime pay.

It was the weekend, a statutory holiday, and Lina was having a prenatal check-up. Lena had to be there with her.

Her phone buzzed, and it was a message from Elijah with a location.

When Lena checked, she realized the location was actually the hospital. It surprised her.

Then another message arrived, with a much softer tone: [Lena, please help me out. My daughter is in the hospital, and I've reached out to you as a last resort. If I've offended you before, please forgive me.]

Lena clenched her hands. In her mind, she could faintly see the little princess holding her hand and calling her 'Madam'.

At that moment, a few nurses took Lina for the next examination.

Lena, separated by the door, asked softly, "Lina, Um... I have a friend in this hospital. Can I go say hello?"

"Oh, sure!" Lina said, "I don't need you here for now. Go and come back quickly!"

"Okay!" Lena agreed and headed to the pediatric department, which was conveniently located nearby, just down a flight of stairs and around a corner.

As she entered the corridor, her eyes fell upon Elijah, who appeared agitated with tousled hair and prominent dark circles under his eyes.

The pediatric department boasted a charming and inviting decor, but the sound of intense crying emanating from within was deeply unsettling.

Lena was startled and inquired, "What's happening?"

Elijah saw her like a lifeline and pulled her into the ward without saying a word.

"Nala!"

Lena saw five nurses trying to console the little princess on the small bed. Despite her tear-stained face, she was stubborn. When Nala threw a tantrum, she looked like a fierce little kitten who was not afraid of anything.

"I won't take the shot! I won't—"

"Nala Chriss!" Elijah's anger was evident as he glared at her. "You behave yourself! I'll spank you if you dare to throw a fit again!"

"Waaah—" Nala cried even harder. She thrashed on the bed, knocking over a cup on the bedside table.

Lena glared at Elijah and rushed over to hold Nala.

At that moment, it felt like she was holding her past self.

When she was a child, her mother sent her to live with a family in the village. The head of the household was a heavy drinker who gambled a lot. He would shout and swear at her when things didn't go his way.

Once, when she had a fever and didn't want to take her medicine, he threatened her just like Elijah did, saying, "If you make a fuss, I'll spank you!"

Unlike Elijah, that man actually grabbed a broom and struck her forcefully...

Lena suddenly jerked, shivering involuntarily, and hugged Nala even tighter.

Out of the blue, she heard a small voice from within her hug, asking, "Madam, are you feeling cold?"

Lena was astonished. She glanced downward and found Nala gazing up at her with large, teary eyes, a single tear still at the corner.

After a brief pause, Nala softly touched Lena's face. "Madam, Nala is sending you some strength. Don't shiver, okay? Don't be afraid!"