Chapter 820 Incompatible
Up until now, there hadn't been any news, and Ruben was starting to feel like something was off.
When Ruben heard about the ectopic pregnancy, he frowned. "How did this happen? How's Alice doing now?"
Adrian replied, "Melissa's at the hospital with the Cullen family, keeping Alice company. If everything goes well, Alice should wake up tomorrow."
Rachel, who was nearby, looked confused. "Ectopic pregnancy? Can't they catch that with an ultrasound? How did they miss it?"
"Yeah, how did they not find it?" Elowen added.
This whole thing was pretty unexpected.
Alice had a prenatal checkup as soon as she found out she was pregnant, but nothing showed up.
Rachel casually said, "There are only two reasons: either the doctors at this hospital messed up, or..."
"Or what?" Elowen asked.
Rachel continued, "Or Alice knew she had an ectopic pregnancy but hid it on purpose. She wanted to get pregnant to marry Adrian. Being the hostess of the Howard family is a big deal. It's not the first time someone tried to marry into the Howard family."
The room went silent for a moment.
Ruben stood up, feeling his age and tiredness. He leaned on his cane, supported by the butler.
Ruben said, "Adrian, you need to look into this and give me an answer within three days."
"I understand, Grandpa," Adrian replied.
Ruben waved his hand. "Alright, everyone go rest. Don't hang around here. Get back to your work. Let Melissa handle things at the hospital."
Rachel muttered under her breath, "She lost the baby at nine months before, and now at two months, she can't keep it either. I don't think Alice is right for our Howard family. Adrian, you shouldn't marry Alice. There are plenty of other socialites. Why insist on Alice?"
Rachel's voice wasn't loud, just a casual complaint, but everyone around heard it.
Even Ruben, who was heading upstairs, heard it.
Ruben paused. Clearly, he took the words to heart.
Adrian helped Claire to her room. Claire sighed and held Adrian's hand sadly. "Adrian, did I do something wrong? Both of Alice's babies are gone."
Adrian spoke gently, "Don't overthink it. This has nothing to do with you. Mom, you need to rest."
Adrian stood up, sat by the bed, and only left after Claire fell asleep. He gently closed the door and called Rachel to come and stay with Claire.
Rachel bit her red lips and asked, "Adrian, is Alice in danger? I overheard the butler talking to Dad."
"Don't overthink it," Adrian interrupted Rachel, but his eyes were deep and contemplative.
At the hospital.
In the office of Vice President Eudora Butler.
Eudora had just finished Alice's surgery, but she wasn't relaxed because someone was sitting in her office.
Eudora asked, "Mr. Duncan, I did what you asked. Can you let my son go now?"
Eudora's son was in high school this year, but he got into trouble a few days ago and ended up in one of Carlos's casinos, racking up $20 million in gambling debt overnight and even getting into a fight. Eudora had worked hard all her life and had some money, but she couldn't come up with $20 million all at once.
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