When Love Finds Its Way Back (Cassienne and Dreston) novel Chapter 176

Chapter One Hundred And Seventy–Six: Cassienne Is Carrying Dreston’s Child.

For a moment–no one moved.

Joseph blinked. “…What?”

Abigail’s hand flew to her mouth. Sheila gasped softly beside her.

Ray straightened against the wall.

“Pregnant?” Joseph repeated, voice barely audible.

The doctor nodded.

“Yes.”

He glanced at Joseph curiously. “I assumed the family was already aware.”

Joseph slowly shook his head. “No.”

His voice had grown quiet.

“And I’m certain she doesn’t know either.”

The doctor studied him carefully. “She is in the early stage, roughly five to six weeks.”

Abigail lowered her head, overwhelmed by the sudden flood of emotions.

Ray exhaled slowly. Garry rubbed his face with both hands. Even Corren closed his eyes for a moment.

Of all the things they had expected to hear today, this was not one of them.

The doctor continued, his tone professional but kind.

“Stress can be extremely dangerous during early pregnancy. Emotional trauma, severe anxiety, or physical exhaustion could potentially affect the stability of the pregnancy.”

Joseph listened carefully.

“So she must avoid stress,” he said quietly.

“Exactly.”

“We will continue monitoring her vitals,” the doctor added. “But for now she simply needs rest.”

Joseph nodded. “Thank you, doctor.”

The doctor gave a polite nod and walked down the corridor.

The silence that followed was heavier than before. Because now everything has changed.

Cassienne was not only fighting heartbreak. She was carrying a life. Dreston’s child.

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Joseph slowly dragged both hands over his face. His shoulders sagged under the weight of the news.

Abigail stepped closer to him.

“Joseph…”

He shook his head slowly.

“She doesn’t even know.”

Abigail placed a comforting hand on his arm.

Joseph looked toward Dreston’s room. His expression hardened. And without another word, he walked

down the corridor and pushed the door open.

Inside the VIP room, the lights were dimmed. Dreston remained asleep under heavy medication. The steady rhythm of the heart monitor beeped softly in the quiet space.

And beside the bed sat Tina.

Her fingers were still intertwined with Dreston’s hand. Her eyes were swollen from crying, her makeup

smudged. She looked up when Joseph entered. For a moment neither of them spoke.

Then Joseph spoke. “I need a word with you.”

His voice was calm but firm.

“Outside.”

Tina hesitated briefly before nodding. “Of course.”

She gently released Dreston’s hand and followed Joseph out into the hallway.

The door closed quietly behind them.

Joseph turned to face her immediately. His patience had vanished.

“I see you still believe you have a place in my son’s life,” he said bluntly.

Tina flinched. But she remained silent.

Joseph’s eyes hardened.

“I’m telling you now, walk away.”

Tina swallowed. “I understand your anger, sir.”

“Do you?” Joseph replied sharply.

“You manipulated my son for years.”

Tina lowered her gaze. “I know.”

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“But right now,” she continued carefully, “Dreston needs me.”

Joseph’s jaw tightened.

“If he wakes up and doesn’t see me,” Tina explained, “he will come looking for me.”

Her voice remained soft, but her reasoning was clear.

“And stress could harm his recovery.”

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