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Chapter 140 James's Child
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2025-03-23 13:49:33I felt my pace slow down as I followed Aunt Tian through the hospital. My heart was racing, and the closer we got to the obstetrics and gynaecology department, the more my nerves grew. I couldn’t understand why we were headed here. Xander was in the children's ward—was something wrong with him? Or was it Grandma?
I hesitated, unsure of what was happening. The air felt thick with tension, and I stood frozen, anxiety tightening my chest.
Aunt Tian must have sensed my hesitation because she turned around and came back to pull me forward.
"Madam, please move quickly. Don't let the old lady and the doctors wait anxiously."
But I couldn’t move.
"Aunt Tian, what's going on?" I asked, my voice trembling. "Isn't Xander in the children's ward? Or is the old lady not feeling well? Why are we going to the obstetrics and gynaecology department?"
She finally relented, understanding my confusion, and began to explain.
"It’s n
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