The moment he answered, a voice came through panicked, breathless, and loud enough to echo in his ear.
“Sir—! It’s the madam—her water just broke!”
Kai went still, his breath catching mid-inhale. The words hit him like ice water down his spine.
“What?” His voice sharpened as disbelief laced every syllable. “She’s not due for weeks—”
“We’ve already called for an ambulance,” the maid rushed on, her words tumbling over each other. “They’re taking her to the nearest hospital. To Saint Agnes Public Hospital...”
His jaw clenched hard, his grip on the phone tightened until his knuckles whitened. “No. Absolutely not. I’ve already arranged everything. The best doctors, a private ward, equipment on standby. All of you know that! Her safety is top priority!” His voice rose, the fear beneath his
