Chapter 224:Taking Cindy home

Ethan and Helena fussed over Cindy like a pair of mother hens, their concern and care palpable in the air. As Cindy was wheeled away for a battery of tests in the obstetrics department, Ethan felt his heart constrict with worry. He wanted nothing more than to be by her side, to hold her hand and reassure her through every step of the process. One of the nurses seeing him so clingy to her hand jokingly asked if he thought she was about to give birth. Ethan wanted to stay regardless. But the nurses had been firm in their instructions; Ethan and Helena were to wait outside while Cindy underwent the necessary examinations. And so, Ethan found himself pacing the corridor. "She'll be alright, dear," Helena murmured, "Cindy is strong, and she has the best care possible." Ethan managed a tight smile. "I know, Mom. It's just... after everything that's happened, I can't help but worry." Helena laid a comforting hand on his arm, her eyes shining with understanding. "That's what it mean