Kevin was still gambling. Although the stakes weren't as high as before, he had still accumulated significant debt.
Noah's assistant had leverage on Kevin, forcing the White family to concede.
With everything arranged, Noah finally breathed a sigh of relief.
When it was time for Cynthia's next prenatal check-up, Noah accompanied her personally.
The obstetrics department was crowded in the morning, with nearly every wife accompanied by her husband.
Noah was no different from any other husband, his arm wrapped carefully around Cynthia's waist, protecting her.
Since they had an appointment, they only had to wait for a short while outside the doctor's office for the patient inside to finish.
The patient inside was also with her husband, but the age gap between them was so large they looked more like a father and daughter.
Noah knew the man. It was Mr. Leigh from Hynova Electronics, a self-made man who had built his business with his first wife. After he became successful, he divorced his partner and married a C-list starlet more than twenty years his junior. Now, with a child on the way in his later years, he doted on his young wife, personally accompanying her to every check-up.
Noah and Mr. Leigh had crossed paths in business a few times, so they naturally exchanged pleasantries.
“Mr. Leigh.”
“Mr. Thompson,” Mr. Leigh said, shaking Noah's hand with exceptional warmth before looking at Cynthia.
Cynthia's pregnancy wasn't very far along, and her loose clothing concealed her belly, but a couple in the obstetrics department was obviously there for a check-up.
Mr. Leigh asked, “When is Mrs. Thompson's due date? You must let me know when the baby shower is!”
“Of course,” Noah replied with a smile. Then, with his arm around Cynthia, he walked into the doctor's office.
Cynthia's appointment was for a routine check-up. The doctor monitored the baby's heartbeat and ordered an ultrasound.
After hearing this, Noah's mind went blank for a moment. Then, he broke into a run, heading for the exit.
Noah sped out of the hospital, racing toward the hospital where Nicola was being treated.
Halfway there, he suddenly remembered Cynthia. He picked up his phone and called her number, but there was no answer after two tries.
Cynthia was still in her examination and probably couldn't answer the phone.
Noah could only leave Cynthia a message, asking her to go home by herself after the check-up.
Noah rushed to the other hospital. Nicola was still in the operating room.
Outside the operating room, Mr. and Mrs. White were there, along with Karina.
Karina was slumped in a chair, a crying wreck.

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