Ch. 335: Mr. Edwards’ Unraveled Life Chapter 335

Chapter 335

The moment Kevin rushed over, he immediately pulled Norah into his arms.

Norah didn’t react right away.

Kevin, so consumed with worry, didn’t even notice she had just been through an examination. He simply held her tightly and whispered, "I’m sorry..."

His words, simple as they were, carried a world of emotion.

Norah, still stunned by the sudden embrace, pushed against his chest. "What are you doing?"

Kevin’s eyes were red, and when he met her gaze, he faltered, his mind racing.

Norah was momentarily thrown off by his unshaven appearance—it didn’t feel like the Kevin she knew.

"You... are you okay?" Kevin asked, his voice softening when he saw she wasn’t critically ill.

"I’m... fine," Norah replied, her tone light, and then she quickly added, "I’m just here for an examination."

Kevin glanced around, realizing they were in a testing area. He stood up and muttered, "I’m sorry."

"It’s okay," Norah responded, her voice calm.

Kevin waited outside, his eyes never straying far from Norah as she went through the tests. Seeing her suffer like this tore at his heart.

He could do nothing but wait. But soon, he’d find the antidote.

Gloria, noticing Kevin’s red eyes, saw the obvious pain in him. "As I suspected, you and Norah haven't reached a point of no return," she said, her tone soft with understanding.

Kevin glanced at her, then quickly masked his emotions. "How did you know?"

"Your divorce came too suddenly. Norah knows it, too. What’s wrong with her?" Gloria asked, her voice filled with concern.

Kevin nodded solemnly. "She’ll be fine. We’ll cure the poison."

"Poisoned? Wasn’t it Bianca’s doing?" Gloria instantly thought of Bianca. "Did she threaten you through Norah?"

Kevin hesitated. "It’s a long story. This poison... it might not have an antidote. Our only chance is getting close to Bianca."

Pharaoh’s poison, Luman’s voice... the antidote was elusive. But Bianca might hold the key to unlocking it.

Gloria hadn’t anticipated the complexity of it all.

Norah finished her test and stepped out, spotting Gloria immediately.

"Gloria?" Norah asked, a little surprised.

Gloria smiled brightly, her worry easing a bit. "Why didn’t you tell me you were at the hospital? I’ve been worried. How’s the baby?"

Norah glanced at Kevin and then back at Gloria. "I haven’t gotten the results yet."

"Well, you two talk. I’m going to grab something." Gloria smiled and walked off.

Kevin looked at Norah. She looked so frail, her hand gently resting on her stomach.

He hadn’t shaved in days, his face looking older, more worn. His eyes never left her.

"Even though we’re not together anymore, you could at least greet me as a friend," he said quietly.

Norah sighed. "Yes, friend."

"I’ll stay with you while you wait," Kevin offered softly.

"Okay."

The words between them were minimal. Norah walked ahead, Kevin trailing behind. He couldn’t help but notice how difficult it was for her to walk with the weight of her pregnancy. His hand reached out, but he quickly stopped himself.

It was better not to touch her.

Kevin’s phone rang, and Norah glanced at the screen. Bianca’s name flashed on the display.

Kevin didn’t answer, instead muting the call and sending a quick message.

Bianca stopped calling.

The minutes stretched on. Norah, exhausted, began to doze off, her head drooping.

Kevin watched, his heart aching. She was so exhausted, and this waiting was torture.

He sat beside her, gently resting her head on his shoulder.

For a moment, Norah seemed to relax, her body leaning into him as if the weight of the world could rest for a brief second.

Kevin stared at her, his eyes softening. He wished time could freeze in this quiet moment, holding them both in peace.

Hours passed. People moved in and out of the hospital, but Kevin and Norah stayed in their corner.

"Ms. White..." The doctor’s voice cut through the stillness.

Norah startled awake, sitting up. "Here!"

She was so eager to hear about her condition, especially about the baby.

The doctor’s face was grave, and Norah’s heart dropped.

"We’ve found that your body’s functions are slowly failing..." the doctor said, the words like a thunderclap.

"How could this be? The last tests were fine," Norah thought, stunned.

Before she could ask, Kevin spoke up urgently. "She has a rare poison. If there’s no antidote, how long can she last? How can we slow it down?"

The doctor looked serious. "We’ve found a virus in Ms. White’s system. It’s unlike anything we’ve seen before. There were no symptoms until now. The virus is accelerating, especially with her pregnancy. If it can’t be cured, she may only survive until the child is born."

The doctor hesitated, then looked at Kevin. "Mr. Edwards, please come to my office."

Kevin’s face hardened as he followed the doctor.

Norah stood at the door, her palms sweating. She could only wait and wonder what they were discussing.

It was clear she had a limited time. She could hold on until the child was born.

But what about after that?

She thought about everything she still needed to do. Who would care for the child if she wasn’t around?

Her parents were aging, and she didn’t think they could raise a child. Kevin? If he married Bianca, she didn’t trust him to care for her child.

Norah made a decision then. She would leave money behind for the child’s future, ensuring they never had to worry about anything.

Just as she was lost in thought, the door slammed open.

Kevin’s face was cold as he grabbed her hand, pulling her toward him.

"What’s going on? What did the doctor say?" Norah asked, her voice rising with anxiety.

Kevin didn’t answer right away. He just dragged her in the opposite direction.

"Kevin, please! What did the doctor say?" Norah pressed, her frustration building. "They said I can make it until the baby’s born. There’s still hope!"

Kevin turned to her with a blank expression. "Terminate the pregnancy."