"Are you feeling alright?" Ara inquired, her anxiety growing as the doctor departed, leaving her and John alone. She sat upright on the bed, gently rubbing her expanding belly in an effort to soothe herself. Meanwhile, John took hold of her other hand, assisting her in standing up, his expression filled with bewilderment.
John appeared completely stunned as he guided her out of the room and into the refreshing embrace of the spring air. With a choked response, he struggled to find his voice as they entered his brand-new Tesla. He fixated on the steering wheel for a prolonged moment before finally starting the car and taking a deep breath.
John waited until one of the SUVs, carrying some of his men, pulled out in front of them to provide an escort back home. They followed behind at a leis
