'Have you have you ever thought about what to do if he never. If he continuat Kira was stunned.

Austyn was asking her what she mould do if her father never woke up.

Dr Mouison had subtly hinted at the same thing.

But he also told her not to give up hope, which was what Kira was doing.

she refused to think about the possibility that her father would never open his eyes agains

Every time she visited him at the hospital, she would read that day's news to him, because she knew Dad would hate to be out of touch with the world once he woke

up

She kept a list of restaurants she'd visited and knew Dad would

be planned to take him to each one of them after he woke up.

Forber, it was a matter of when, notil

Miracles could happen, right?

Who said it couldn't happen to her?

Sometimes, Kira fantasised about getting a call in the middle of class

I would be from De Morrison, who would sound out of breath.

He would demand Kira's presence at the hospital right away because, 'Miss Hewitt, your father is awake, and he's asking for you!'

was pregnant now.

How could her baby never get to talk to Grandpa?

Kira shook her head.

She refused to think further

Your question is inelevant. She straightened up and lett Austyn's arms. 'Because Dad is going to wake up. It's just a matter of time. Austyn knitted his brows, 'What if he doesn't?

Leland Hewitt had a one-in-a-ten-thousand chance of waking up from his vegetative state.

After two years, that odds decreased exponrerially

Kira shook her head. 'No, that's not possible. He will wake up. I just need to be patient and wait'

Dad had taken care of her when she was add.

She was a grown-up now.

It was her tum to reciprocate.

How could Dad not wake up?

It was inconceivable.

Austyn saw her pursed lips and knew he'd struck araw nerve.

It was a difficult conversation, but he knew they had to have it sooner or later

Yet, just like he couldn't bear to think about the possibility of Kira leaving him, Kita couldn't bear to think about the possibility of her father leaving her. They both chose the same response-stick their head in the sand and pray the problem will go away. Austyn felt the air in the room getting thin.

He was gripped by a rising tide of panie.

It is couldn't even accept the fact that Leland might never wake up, there was no way she could accept the truth of wiry h

Austyn had to fight the urge to flee from the room.

What was he supposed to do?

He didn't want to lie to her, but the truth would completely work their mariage.

of why he married het.

Kira noticed the sweat on syn's forehead. "What's wrong?

"N-nothing. "Austyn rose from the sofa. 'I should. I should get back to work'

Histhroat was dry

Kicagorconcemed.

Austyn was down in the mouth and be was acting weird.

Before she could ask his phone rang.

The shrill wound startled them both

Austyn breathed out. I need to take this.

He took out his phone. After this, we should go to bed"

"What about your work?"

Workcan wait.'

Kira nodded.

Austyn walked over to the desk

'Hella.'

Kira couldn't hear the other end of the conversation, but whoever it was must have brought bad news.

Austyn gripped his phone.

His face seemed to have gone pale.

How can you not know what happened? She's been under your care for years! What about the drugs you're working on? How long has she been unconscious? You don't know? How can you not know? A nurse is supposed to stay with her at the clock Where the hell was the nurse?"

Austyn was shouting.

Kira was scared by the murderous rape on his face.

The caller said something.

I'll be on the next available flight."

'I don't care!' Austyn cut them off. "I don't care how much it costs. Just do everything you can! Give me an update every hour. I'll

He hung up.

Kira went up

Hishands were clenched.

The muscles in his shoulders were all tensed up.

He was breathing heavily.

Austyn threw both arms around her and pulled her in for a tierce hug.

"Mom fainted," he said. 'She's in the ICU now. The doctors don't know what's wrong.!

Kira's eyes widened.

No wonder he was so upset.

"You should go see her.' Pira gripped his waist. 'I'll go with you!'

Austyn buried his head on her shoulder.

The scent of her shampoo calmed him down somewhat.

He took a deep breath and pulled back.

'I'm calling Kal'

Kiranodded.

The assistant picked up after two rings

He didn't ask any questions when Austyn told him to book the earliest available fight to South Rockwood, Trinidonia

Kica stood close to him, offering moral support.

Austynended the call.

He laced her. "Kira, you can't go."

'What? Why?'

The flight's more than forty hours. It's not good for you and the baby.

""But you asked Kaito book two tickets!

"They are forme and Ral"

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you're pregnant now. You shouldn't take

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But I feel fine. We can ask the doctor. If he says I can go, then l-

Austyn held het hand. 'Dr Lynch said more than eighty per cent of miscarriages occur within the first twelve weeks of pregnancy." He patted Kira's head. 'You are just in week six. It's too dangerous.'

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'I can take care of myself," Kira said.This belongs to - ©.

"But it's an unnecessary risk, "Austyn said. 'Besides, I won't be able to stay focused with you there. I'll be constantly womed about you."

Kira fell silent

Austyn was right, as usual.

Charlotte's health was the priority right now,

Kica's presence would be a distraction

After awhile, she said, "Okay, I'll stay home."

'Good girl. He kissed the top of her head. "Take good care of yourself, elay?!

She hugged him. I will."

Kalcalled backtwenty minutes later.

If they left now, they could catch the red-eye to another city in Trinidonia and take a connecting right.

Thelp you pack' Kisa was about to rush back into the bedroom.

'There's no time."Austyn stopped her. 'I'll buywhatever I need once Hand,"

He got dressed.

All he took were his phone and wallet.

Bira went downstairs with him

She watched him change his shoes.

He peded her on the cheek. De good, and take care. Ask if you need anything.

arthrew herself into his arms.

She was reluctant to let him gu.

Austyn caressed her hair. 'It's tine. I'll be back before you know it'

Kira held back her tears. I know. I be here when you come back Me and the baby"

Austyn tightened his arms around her.

He didn't want to leave her, either, but he had to go.

Their prolonged farewell was interrupted by a look from the Hummer

Kalpoked his head out the window. "Doss, we need to go now."

The flight was in less than forty-five minutes.

Kira released her hold on Austyn

Heyes were red.

She was trying very hard not to cry "da "

Austyn gaveber one last look before he left

Kira remained on the stops, watching the Her's headlights disappear from sight.

She Truulged back upstairs with a heavy heart.

Kira managed a few hours of to sleep.

Swoke up therest moming feeling more tired than before she went to bed.

She called Austyn while she was still in bed.

His phone was switched off

He was probably still on the plane

Kira put away her phone and sighed.

She plodded into the bathroom to wash up.

Last night had been a whirlwind.

Things happened so fast,

she was still trying to process them

She wondered how Charlotte was doing.

Hermother-in-Law had such a gentle voice

She oliered so many helpful tips to Kira on her pregnanc

Kitted a silent projet.

She hoped charlotte could pull through

Then she went downstairs for breakfast.

"Good morning, Young Madam, Is Young Master still asleep?' Elsie set the table.

"He went out."

'something to do with work, I think Kira gave a vague answer

Austyn had told her not to say anything about his mother to Elsie,

The housekeeper had worked for Charlotte for almost two decades.

She would be extremely worried.

"Uh, Elxla, Ainslyn's taking a business trip. There's no need to prepare his meals."

Oh, olay. When will Young Master be back?"

'I'm not sure. He didn't say. Maybe a couple of days, or a week."

Krafelt bad for lying to Elsie, but she complied with Austyn's wishes.

The breakfast was light and nutritious

Elsie probably followed the pregnancy coolbookinstructions to the

Kim did not have much of an appetite.