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    Kristopher’s voice cut through the quiet just as Allen and Belinda neared the door. His tone was icy. “Allen, you stay here and talk with grandpa.”


    He then stood and approached Belinda. “I’ll apany her.”


    Allen was momentarily stunned, and his gaze involuntarily sought out Belinda. “Belinda…” he murmured.


    Belinda, with a furrowed brow, nced toward Kristopher. After a moment’s contemtion, she nodded decisively. “Please stay here, Allen. I need to discuss something with him.”


    Without waiting for a response, she walked briskly out of the hospital room.


    Kristopher was quick to follow, matching her pace as they entered the elevator together.


    As the doors slid shut, the confined space was filled with palpable tension.<fn004f> ???s ??????? ?s ?????? ?? fινdnοvel</fn004f>


    Despite the elevator’s generous size, Belinda felt an oppressive difort sharing the space with Kristopher. His presence seemed to saturate the air, making it feel heavy and thick.


    However, the difort was short-lived as the doors soon opened again.


    A family bustled in, including a pregnant woman in a wheelchair cradling a baby. The family filled the space, standing beside them.


    Reacting almost instinctively, Kristopher turned to face Belinda, using his body to shield her from the encroaching crowd.


    They stood face-to-face, mere inches apart.


    From this proximity, Belinda could distinctly make out the contours of Kristopher’s jawline, stirring a familiar flutter in her stomach.


    He was her type.


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    Despite the turmoil between them, his mere presence had a maic pull on her.


    “Honey, I’m sorry for all the pain you’ve endured.”


    In the elevator, the husband began to speak, his voice thick with gratitude. “You can’t imagine how anxious I was two days ago when I saw you emerge from the operating room. I was so worried. I med myself for all you had to endure.”


    His wife, finding humor in his concern, replied, “Even though giving birth was painful, I have no regrets. Your love means everything to me. I’ve always wanted our child…”


    Their tender exchange brought smiles to the surrounding family members. “You two have been together for three years and still, you’re as affectionate as ever…”


    Nearby, Belinda’s mood turned mncholy.


    She and Kristopher had also been married for three years.


    She saw other couples thriving in love and starting families, but for her and Kristopher, it was different…


    Their marriage was unraveling, and they had lost a child…


    Without thinking, Belinda raised her eyes to Kristopher.


    He was gazing down at her, his eyes filled with aplex emotion she couldn’t decipher.


    Clearly, he too was moved by the family’s happiness and remembered the child they had lost.


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