“What’s going on?”
Reese sounded a little confused.
Sebastian looked up at her. There was a soft, almost fragile smile on her lips—so pure it made his chest clench, like he was being crushed from the inside.
He wanted to ask her why she’d kept it from him, why she’d gone behind his back and ended the pregnancy. Did she really think their whole marriage was a mistake from the start? The question was right there, burning on his tongue, but before he could say anything, his phone started ringing, loud and urgent.
Sebastian took a deep breath, forced down everything he was feeling, and picked up.
Jane’s voice burst through the line, frantic. “Sebastian, where are you? Your grandfather just got a call and suddenly couldn’t breathe. We’re already at the hospital. Please, get here now!”
“I’m coming,” he said, and hung up.
He turned to Reese, his eyes cold. “Grandpa’s in the hospital. I have to go.”
Panic flickered across Reese’s face. Did Hank go straight to Grandpa about the pregnancy?
“I’ll come with you,” she offered.
“No.” Sebastian shook his head.
His mind was a mess, and having Reese there would only make things worse.
“I’ll have the driver take you home.”
When Sebastian got to the ER, Jane was sitting on a bench, eyes red and swollen. As soon as she saw him, she jumped up and grabbed his arm.
“Sebastian, Grandpa’s still inside. The doctor says… it’s not looking good.”
He squeezed her hand. “It’s okay, Mom. I’m here.”
“Do you know who called him?” he asked gently.
Jane thought for a second. “It must have been his assistant.”


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