Built His Empire Then Watched It Burn When He Cheated novel Chapter 645

He brushed his hand over the girl's head. "I'll have someone find it. Even if Oceaton doesn't have any, I'll make sure it's delivered from somewhere else soon."

Anneliese nodded, her eyes lifting to his with a smile full of warmth and trust.

"If you're not too busy, help me make some. We can make extra and bring a few to Derek and Penelope."

Derek and Penelope had come all the way to Oceaton because of them, and Anneliese naturally wanted to do something for them.

Jonathan raised an eyebrow, then leaned down and kissed her forehead. "Okay."

Anneliese smiled again. "I remember when Mom was in her last trimester, her favorite thing was Grandma's vegetable pie.

"Back then, I hated it. I thought it smelled weird. I only liked meat pies. Every time Grandma brought food to Mom, she'd make a separate batch just for me.

"That day when Mom was taken to the hospital, Grandma was still at home making pies. But Mom never got to eat them again. Grandma must be missing her."

Jonathan tightened his hold on her. "When this is over, and Melody finally faces justice, we'll make vegetable pie with Nishay again. Then, we'll go to Baytree and take some to your parents. You can introduce me to them, alright?"

Anneliese's throat tightened. She buried her face against his chest, her voice muffled. "Alright."

The elevator opened. Hand in hand, they stepped out and walked toward the hospital's main doors.

Behind a marble column in the lobby, a figure stood hidden, watching until they disappeared from sight.

The woman's eyes followed their backs, cold and intent. The maid beside her spoke in confusion.

"Ma'am, what's wrong?"

The woman, elegant and middle-aged, slowly pulled her gaze away. "Nothing. Let's go. Make sure you do exactly what I told you."

The maid nodded quickly. "Yes, ma'am."

They entered the elevator together and exited on the maternity ward floor.

The maid walked ahead, leading the way to Jessica's room.

She knocked lightly but didn't wait for an answer before opening the door.

Jessica sat upright in bed, scrolling through her phone. She looked up, frowning. "Who are you?"

The maid didn't reply. She glanced at the nameplate by the bed, then turned to the doorway.

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