While Serena and Calvin were deep in conversation, Sarah suddenly tossed her spoon aside and clutched her stomach with a grimace.
"It hurts."
Her words snapped everyone's attention toward her.
Calvin nearly leaped to his feet in alarm, and Melissa rushed to her side.
"Where does it hurt? Let me take a look!"
Sarah felt a rush of adrenaline under their concerned stares, then feigned discomfort by pointing at her belly with a pitiful expression.
Serena remained calm and composed as she gently pressed Calvin back into his seat and turned to the butler.
"Call the family doctor, and have him check her out. Also, schedule a prenatal exam at the hospital.
"Call Cole too. If his fiancée's health is really in question, he needs to step away from work and stay home with her. Eric and Hugh are more than capable of handling things at the company. It won't fall apart without him."
Her orders were sharp and efficient, and the butler immediately went to carry them out.
Sarah's face stiffened at the mention of Cole returning home. If he left the company now, wouldn't that just hand control over to someone else?
"There's no need to bring Cole back," she said quickly. "I'll just see the doctor—"
"Pregnancy isn't a one-person responsibility. That child is the result of both of you. Cole should be here to take care of you," Serena cut in coldly.
If something happened to the baby in front of Calvin, he might end up back in the hospital himself. No matter what, Sarah had to keep that pregnancy secure.
Left speechless, Sarah let Melissa lead her away for the examination. The family doctor arrived in a hurry and gave Sarah a quick checkup.
"It's nothing serious," he concluded. "It's probably just some bloating from stress or eating too much. A short walk should help."
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