Chapter 77

" The baby? Ethan's question was asked very quietly, as if he already knew and didn't want to hear the answer.

The woman shook her head slightly in the negative.

" Oh God! he gasped, as if he'd taken a powerful blow to the stomach.

Then he would bend over, bringing his hands above his knees, as if gasping for air.

“I'm so sorry, Ethan! " Norah came to hug him, no longer holding back her tears.

" My God! " he was too agitated to be able to stay in a hug, so he accepted the touch quickly and pulled away, studying his friend's features. " And Alexis? She is fine?

“He's sleeping now. They had to do a curettage, I think that's the name. She's sedated now.

“She… how did she react, Norah?”

“You're in shock, Ethan. She just didn't react. It went into automatic mode after I found out what happened. He let them do what they wanted, no questions asked. And I don't know if that's a good thing, Ethan!

" Can I see her? He indicated the door.

"He's asleep, but I am not convinced that's a problem."

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