Chapter 477

The women looked absolutely stunning in their traditional dresses. Skylar, with her excellent figure, would undoubtedly look gorgeous in one.

Joe glared at Paul, who immediately fell silent, not daring to guess at Joe's preferences. One should never speculate about a boss's preferences; it only invites trouble, regardless of accuracy.

An hour later, Skylar stood at the obstetrics hospital counter, having just paid the medical bill. She'd spoken with Paul an hour earlier and was about to begin work. However, on her way out of the restroom, she found her colleague, Raine Carpenter, curled in a ball on the floor, anguish etched on her face. Raine, pregnant for barely two months (a pregnancy achieved only after years of trying), had planned to finish her work before applying for maternity leave. She hadn't anticipated today's stomach ache and bleeding.

Skylar immediately drove Raine to the hospital. On the way, Raine explained that she'd discovered her pregnancy two days prior. Skylar, not daring to delay, drove at full speed. Thankfully, they arrived in time; Raine was admitted, and her family was notified.

After paying Raine's bill, Skylar headed upstairs to her ward. Approaching the elevator, she saw a familiar figure: Annabelle. At a private obstetrics hospital near their company, Annabelle's presence suggested pregnancy or a visit with someone expecting.

Coincidentally, Annabelle was entering the elevator, speaking on the phone: "I've asked the doctor, and he won't recommend a uterine tissue removal. I have no choice but to deliver this child; otherwise, I'll never be able to have children."

Annabelle's distress evoked sympathy from onlookers, who speculated about the father and his apparent reluctance for her to carry the pregnancy to term.

Chapter 477 (continued)

Skylar, also needing the elevator, approached too slowly and missed it. As the doors closed, she thought she heard Annabelle say, "Mr. Hughes." The seductive voice was familiar—she'd heard it at the hot springs resort. Skylar's gaze darkened.

Jasmine's recent radiance and flourishing relationship with Jeremy sparked a bad feeling in Skylar. Was Jeremy the "Mr. Hughes" Annabelle mentioned? While many Hughes family members held important company positions, Annabelle was Jeremy's secretary.

Lost in thought, Skylar reached Raine's ward. Raine expressed her gratitude: "Skylar, thank you so much! If you hadn't found me and driven me to the hospital, I would have lost my child. You're even helping with the medical bills and paperwork! How much have you paid? I'll transfer the money."