Rainwater dripped from Ethan Black’s suit onto the pavement, but he didn’t move. Didn’t blink. Didn’t speak. The only thing he could hear was Daniel’s voice still echoing through the phone. “Sir… they requested a pregnancy confirmation test.” For several seconds, Ethan simply stood there. Pregnancy. His eyes darkened slightly. His mind immediately replayed everything. Amelia fainting. Her pale face. Her hand was repeatedly resting against her stomach. The report she hid. Her strange behavior. The suitcase. Her leaving. His chest tightened unexpectedly. Daniel spoke again. “Sir?” Ethan finally moved. His voice was dangerously calm. “Who requested it?” “The doctor from the mansion.” “When?” “This afternoon.” Ethan’s jaw tightened. “And nobody thought to tell me?” Silen

