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Chapter 16 Get out of the Way!

Tess’s face was filled with worry as she gently cradled Layla’s tiny body in her arms.

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Layla still showed some signs of awareness earlier—she’d frown a little and twitch her nose–but now her eyes stayed tightly shut, and her lashes stayed still without the faintest tremble.

In a panic, Tess touched Layla’s forehead. It was even hotter than before, like it could scorch her palm.

She glanced around desperately. The waiting area was completely deserted, leaving only a bleak chill settling in her chest.

Finn, if anything happens to Layla, even the slightest bit, I swear I’m dragging you down to hell with me!

She’s just a child! Haven’t you already tormented me enough all these years? Now you want Layla to suffer because of you too?

Tess clenched her teeth in frustration and, with a burst of resolve, ran toward the hospital elevator.

But just then, another wave of doctors surged out like a tide. Tess was instantly swallowed by the crowd and had to raise her arms to tightly shield the child in her arms.

The crowd was jam–packed, chaotic, and overwhelming, creating a spectacular commotion.

The doctors were clearly excited, swatting people aside like bodyguards. When they encountered Tess in their path, they didn’t hesitate to shave her away.

She was pushed so hard that her head spun. All she could feel were hands pressing against her shoulders and back. The thin air made it hard for Layla to breathe. Her eyes squinted into narrow slits as she let out weak cries.

Tess wanted to take the stairs instead, but there was no way out anymore.

“Layla, sweetheart. Don’t cry. Be good, okay?”

Tess coaxed her gently, arms wrapped tightly around Layla in full protection.

“Get out of the way! If you delay Mr. Lock and Ms. Nadine’s check–up, you won’t be able to afford the consequences!”

Leading the pack was the hospital director, Darren Caldwell. Layla’s crying had caught his attention, and he gave the plainly dressed Tess and the child in her arms a quick glance before pushing her aside with annoyance.

Tess staggered from the rough push. The moment she heard the words “Mr. Lock,” she froze on the spot.

And in that split second of shock, she saw the two people surrounded at the center of the crowd.

Nadine sat in a wheelchair, her smooth, fair legs exposed, with a small adhesive bandage stuck around her ankle.

Finn was pushing Nadine’s wheelchair, followed closely by his assistant and Nadine’s maid.

“Finn, it’s just a little scrape. If it weren’t for the stomachache and the risk of info we wouldn’t need all this fuss.”

Nadine blushed, her eyes brimming with sweetness as she looked shyly up at Finn and then lowered her gaze with a smile. Finn’s voice was low and cool. “Let the hospital’s top doctors run a full check–up. That’s the only way I’ll feel at ease.

“You’re the Lock Group’s chief legal counsel. For you, this is nothing.”

Nadine stared at his face with adoration, her heart thudding in her chest.