Chapter 19 Running Into Them at Obstetrics Kael stepped into the elevator . Whether he'd heard Sam or not , he shot him a cold glare . [ ] " Don't mention her to me again ! " [ ] Sam fell silent awkwardly and left . [ ] Kael went downstairs to buy chicken noodle soup , then took it up to Nova and Donny . [ ] Once , Nova had loved it - she'd always eat it with a smile . But now , she didn't even glance at the food , focusing on her own things . Her tone was cold and distant . ] " Just put it there . I'm not hungry yet . It's getting late , no extra bed here - you should go home first . " [] Kael knew she was angry . He humbled himself to soothe her . [] " Let it cool a bit , then eat . Your stomach's bad - you need something . Don't worry about Mabel . The specialist said she'll wake up by tomorrow at the latest ... ] Td hate to see you wear yourself out before she wakes . I'd be heartbroken . [ ] " Leave the food for later . I'll check on Mabel . " [ ] After speaking , he slipped out quietly . Knowing she disliked bright lights , he switched the room to warm lighting before closing the door . Nova closed her eyes , exhausted . ] Just then , messages popped up in her relatives ' group chat . [ ] [ Nova , we said thoughtless things today . I apologize - don't be mad . ] [ ] [ Sorry , Nova . We listened to rumors and hurt you . ] ] Nova blinked . She didn't need to guess - Kael must have scolded those relatives . [ ] There was also the nurses and bodyguards removed from the VIP ward , and him spending a fortune to charter a private jet for specialists to consult on Mabel's case ... .. [ ] " Nova . " Donny pushed the door open . He saw the food on the table and sighed softly . [ ] " Kael's been busy with your grandma's case all night - he hasn't eaten either . Can you take him some food ? Hmm ? ] " He explained to the relatives too . Someone stirred up those rumors . Don't take it hard - you still have to live . " / Nova said nothing . She knew her father was trying to help . ] " Okay , I'll go check on him . " Mabel was already in the hospital - she didn't want her father worrying about their marriage too . " You rest a bit . I'll find Kael . " [ ] " Good . Talk it out . Couples shouldn't let grievances linger overnight . " [ ] Nova forced a faint smile , grabbed a food container , and went out . [ 0 That night , the hallway was so quiet the only sound was the medical equipment humming . " Walt there for me - Ill be right down ... " Be good Karl's vote , strained to stay low , still carried clearly in the empty hallway Nova's steps faltered . ) She watched her husband hurry to press the elevator button and step inside ( Who is le rushing to see ? So geraly Nova tightened her grip on the container . She already had an answer , but she followed anyway - like she was punishing herself ( ) Then , she saw a sight she'd never forget her husband was helping sloane out of the obstetrics department ( } The three of them locked eyes , caught off guard ( 按麵 2 Chapter 19 Running Into Them at Obstetrics Kael panicked , immediately letting go of Sloane and walking over to Nova , forcing a smile . ]] " Nova , don't misunderstand . I just happened to run into her ... " [ ] Nova dug her nails into her palm , staring at Sloane's stomach . For a moment , she couldn't tell if her eyes or heart ached more . [ ] The food container in her hand felt bitterly ironic . [ ] Her husband was fooling around with his mistress - they were even having an illegitimate child - and she and her father had worried he'd go hungry after a long night ? ] How ridiculous On the side . Sloane looked disappointed when Kael left her . But when she saw Nova's defeated look , she perked up : She deliberately touched her stomach to provoke , speaking softly , " Ms. Hale , you're misunderstanding . Mr. Voss went downstairs to buy something and ran into me - he just helped a little . Don't let this come between you two . " Kael shot Sloane an appreciative look , then put his arm around Nova's shoulders . ] " I went downstairs for cigarettes . Ran into her on the way back . It's late - let's go up . " [ ] Nova didn't respond . She looked pale as she asked Sloane , " Sounds like you have good news ? " ]] Sloane raised an eyebrow . " Don't joke with me . I'm not pregnant - just unwell . But my man has a strong ... appetite . It's only a matter of time . We are looking forward , Don't worry , I won't mess up our collaboration . " [ ] She didn't hold back , mocking Nova openly . [ ] Kael's face darkened instantly . [ ] Nova felt her blood run cold - but she forced a smile . " Oh ? Then who's the baby's father ? Bring him over sometime - I'd like to meet him ... " Sloane smiled . " Sure ! He's quite like Mr. Voss - gentle , thoughtful . Takes care of me and cares about my family . Drops work to celebrate my birthday . Even prepares gifts a year in advance ! " ] Every word was a sharp knife , tearing Nova's heart to shreds . She smiled bitterly , eyes wide to hold back tears . " Is that so ... " " Mhm . " Sloane grinned brightly . Kael's face was dark enough to storm . He grabbed Nova's hand , glared at Sloane , voice cold enough to freeze . ] ] " We don't have time for you , Ms. Reed . Know your place . " [ ] The last sentence was a clear warning . Sloane froze , biting her lower lip , eyes glistening with tears . "You're right - Mr . Voss , you're busy with work and spend all your free time with Ms. Hale . I said the wrong thing ... " ] Nothing tugs at a man's sympathy quite like a look of grievance . [ ] Especially when Kael saw her tears - his heart gave a sharp twinge . [] Nove looked up with difficulty , watching her husband's face soften with pity . [ ] in that moment , she felt like a clown . Sloane played wronged, and he felt sorry ? What about her family's suffering today ? Had it meant nothing ? ] A man's attitude said it all [ ] Nova sruled sadly , about to say she'd go first - when Kael's arm suddenly dropped onto her shoulder . He held her close , speaking coldly to Sloane [ ] " Good you know you were wrong . Don't let it happen again [ ] Novas words died in her throat . She heard bir murmur in her ear , " You've had a long night . Don't let her ruin your mood . I'll take you up to rest . " [] His eyes were full of concern different from how he'd snapped at Sloane , but to Nova , it was absurd . ] Chapter 19 Running Into Them at Obstetrics Kael , how are you such a good actor ? Her eyes reddened again and again , her heart feeling like it was rotting . The questions she wanted to ask died on her lips , bitter and unspoken . ] Kael shot Sloane another sharp glare - warning her not to speak again - then put his arm around Nova and left , rambling to explain what had just happened . [ ] Sloane hadn't expected him to be so mocking , so cold . Her eyes reddened with a look of grievance . ] She tightened her hand on her stomach . Her flawless makeup couldn't hide her pale face . [ ] A call came in , and a man's teasing voice sounded . " I sent the photos to your phone ... " ] ] " Good , thanks " Sloane narrowed her eyes at the two figures ahead , answered coldly , then walked away . She'd see how much longer Nova could hold on . [ ] Kael followed Nova , and after a moment , noticed the thermal container in her hand . [ ] She'd come out to find him , to bring him food . She'd been worried about him . But he'd gone to Sloane . [ ] Guilt twisted in his chest . He hurried after her , hugging her from behind gently . [ ] " Nova , don't give me the cold shoulder ... Talk to me , please ? " Once , his gentle voice and warm embrace had made her feel safe . Now , they only made her sick . [ ] Nova pushed him away expressionlessly , slamming the food container onto the table . She couldn't stand being in the same room as him anymore . [ ] } " I'm going to check on Grandma ... " [ Her cold tone made Kael feel worse . He took a deep breath , reaching out to stop her . [ ] " It's late . Go rest - I'll go instead . Sleep early . " [ ] He touched her cheek , then left . [ ] Finally , the room fell quiet . ] Nova's composure crumbled . She stumbled into the bathroom , turning on the faucet to splash water on her face - on any part of her he'd touched . [ ] Twenty minutes later , she walked out , face pale . [ ] She stood by the window , closing her eyes in sorrow . [ ] Suddenly , she thought of that man - the one who'd helped her twice . [ ] she didn't even know his full name or contact info . After a moment's thought , she pulled out her phone and sent a message : [ Help me look up someone . ] ] ] For decency's sake , she had to meet him once . []