Rachel's cold face came before his eyes. Jack couldn't help but feel a pang of pain. He took a deep breath, determined to catch up with her taxi. Just then, the phone in his pocket rang, diverting his attention.
As soon as Rachel got home, she sat on the sofa, trying to calm herself. She had experienced a whirlwind of emotions. Instantly, she touched her belly, knowing such extreme reactions weren't good for her baby. Julie noticed that something was off about her. Bringing her a glass of water, she asked, "Miss, are you feeling okay?"
"Oh yes, I am fine,"
Rachel said and began to drink the water. She realized she had been extremely thirsty. In a gulp, the glass was empty.
Ever since she came back from outpatient department, she knew that her colleagues had begun talking about her. Such talks annoyed her a great deal so she remained in the office most of the time. The pantry was considered the gossip place hence she avoided going there.
At present, Rachel was gazing at Julie. And Julie was tempted to ask about Jack. After all, their relationship seemed a bit strained lately. But before she could say anything, the landline rang, interrupting their talk.
Julie went and picked it up. The conversation was brief. In a matter of seconds, she announced, "It was Mr. Fu's call. He said he has some urgent business to deal with. You shouldn't expect him for dinner."
"Okay."
Rachel nodded her head and gave a cold smile. She had so many questions for him. She was dying to know what was keeping him busy. However, the only thing she could do was suppress these urges.
But nobody thought this emergency would keep him
ively. But presently, his face was haggard and yellow. His eyes were like a dry well, and his eyebrows were tightly knitted.
The mere sight of him made Rachel want to cry. Fortunately, Julie was behind her and held her, seeing she was losing it. She said worriedly, "Miss, you'd better sit down on the side."
Tracy looked up, staring at her slightly swollen belly. She frowned and asked, "Are you pregnant?"
"Yes, she is almost four months pregnant," Julie answered as she helped Rachel sit down on the chair
Four months pregnant! Julie's words reverberated in Tracy's mind. Four months ago, Rachel and Jack were happily planning their wedding.
In simpler words, the baby in her belly belonged to Jack!
Tracy's heart skipped a beat. Immediately, she shifted her gaze and looked at Jonathan, who was sitting next to her. He didn't seem surprised. 'Could he have known?' she wondered. "Did you know about it?" she asked.
Jonathan replied, "Yes, I came to know about it a few days ago."
Sitting on the chair, Rachel finally calmed herself down. Every now and then, her eyes fell Jonathan and Tracy. She knew Tracy was surprised and looking for answers. But she had no time to worry about anything. After all, Jack's life was in danger. At the moment, that was all she cared about.
She kept waiting for the door to open. It felt like hours had passed since she had sat here. Her body was slowly turning stiff.
When she closed her eyes, even for a second, Jack's smiling face would come in front of her eyes. His beautiful smile was teasing and hurting her. 'Please be alright, Jack, ' she prayed as tears slid down her chin.