The Cherished Wife



A knock interrupted Milo's pacing. "Who's there?"

"Mr. Baker, I'm Ronald, Mr. Hoffman's assistant."

Ronald?

With a squint, Milo opened the door to find Ronald grinning at him. "Mr. Baker, Mr. Hoffman asked me to take you to Ms. Baker today. Your daughter's doing well in the hospital!"

Milo's face fell upon hearing the news.

J was in the hospital, but every time he tried to see her, she was just out of reach.

Charles was known to have clout that could reach the heavens, but the extent of his power still came as a shock. He had even managed to get the hospital under his control.

Little did anyone realize that the hospital was Sean's domain, and Sean was king in his territory.

Ronald escorted Milo to the hospital, a standalone structure that was usually deserted, frequented only by the rich seeking its private wards.

Ronald said at the ward entrance, "We're at Ms. Baker's room now. Mr. Baker, you might want to brace yourself..." His warning was cut short by a blood-curdling scream from inside. It sounded gut-wrenching.

The screams were accompanied by the sound of objects being hurled and smashed. To those unable to see from the outside, the noises alone were enough to send shivers down their spines.

As expected, Milo's complexion turned ghostly pale at the sound, his eyes unreadable. "What's happening?"

Why was J in such a state? She had been perfectly fine when he last saw her. What could have caused such a drastic change?

Ronald looked visibly troubled. "Did...

Did something trigger Ms. Baker? I've heard she's been muttering to herself about 'going away' and 'a

child'... shouldn't keep this frommet

I

you, Mr. Baker, but Mr. Hoffman

knew Ms. Baker was here alkalong and kept it under wraps. After all, she's hurt two of the Hoffmans. If word got out in Brookville, it would be a huge scandal!"

"What are you implying?"novelbin

"Ms. Baker lost it and attacked Mr. Hoffman's dad and mom, your brother-in-law and sister! I bet you had no clue about the whole mess Mr. Hoffman didn't turn her in to the police because she's your kid, but she's a ticking time bomb, Mr. Baker. She nearly took a swing at Sir Hoffman too. With no other choice, Mr. Hoffman had to lock her up here. And about that 'child' Ms. Baker keeps talking about..."

"It's her dog. She's probably been away too long and is missing her furry friend," Milo interjected quickly. "Look, I'm here now, so I'll just take J and go. Open up, will you?"

UMS

The screams from inside were tearing Milo apart. He had to get J out, and he would figure out the next steps later.

Seeing he had made his point, Ronald stepped aside and opened the door.

The moment the door swung open, J burst out and raked her nails across Milo's face. "You monster! Where's my baby?!"

Milo's face stung as he felt something warm slide down his cheek. With panic in his eyes, he grabbed J. "J, snap out of it! It's me, your dad!" "Dad? Ha! I don't have a dad. You're a monster! You stole my baby! Don't you dare touch me!"

Panic flickered in Milo's eyes, but he held J down. Seeing Ronald just watching, he snapped, "What are you waiting for? Give me a hand!"