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74. Aftermath

Author: Anna Wynter
last update Last Updated: 2025-02-10 03:03:39

~ DIMITRI ~

The maids had gasped.

Dimitri knew his eyes weren't playing tricks on him because clearly, Mara had indeed hit her tummy on the edge of the table.

He pushed aside the guilt gnawing at his insides as he rushed to her and picked her up. He tried to tune out her sobs as he dashed down the steps in panic. The maids exchanged glances before bursting into screams, shouting that their young master had killed his wife.

Dimitri cursed his luck relentlessly as he placed her in the backseat of his car and entered the driver's side. Then, he's driving to the hospital. Faster than he'd ever driven before.

When he reached the hospital, he opened the door and picked her up, princess style, before dashing to the entrance, calling the nurses. The nurses on recognising him dashed towards a private emergency ward, calling the doctor as they rushed after Dimitri.

Dimitri placed her on the bed just as the nurses surrounded her.

“Please, you will excuse us Mr Santini but before that, we will
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