Chapter 0043 Carolines POV : +25 BONUS Williams sudden appearance put me in a sour mood . I felt my stomach ache and grabbed my belly in order to ease the pain , but it hardly did anything . It was like William upsetting me had helped to trigger this pain . Id heard stress is not good for the body , after all . Through the pain , I couldnt help but recall memories of William and I that only upset me more . I could still vividly remember the days following when Id lost my baby . I had screamed and cried at William after Id found out that he had gone into the lake to save Sophia instead of me , his wife and mother of his child . I had asked him point blank why he hadnt come for me , and he told me that he didnt need to because I could swim . It was such a ridiculous response . Not only was the water freezing cold , but I was also pregnant and had just left the hospital . There were even plants beneath the surface that kept me tangled down . How was I expected to survive down there ? If it wasnt for us being placed right next to a hospital , I might have actually died with my baby . The memories of the pain I went through during that time was too overwhelming . It was all just so awful that I felt like I was suffocating on the spot . I breathed in heavily , but no matter what , it was like I wasnt getting enough air . Thats when an oxygen mask slipped over my face . I opened my eyes and looked up in fear , only to see Martins kind visage smiling down at me . Relax , he said softly . Just breathe , alright ? Take some deep breaths . I did as he asked and took in deep , steadying breaths . Slowly , my heart rate began to go down and I felt myself calming . When the mask was finally removed , I looked up at him with a smile . Thank you , Martin , I murmured , sitting up and giving his shoulder a gentle squeeze . Hey , its nothing , he murmured . Im just glad I was here to help . It was then that I noticed large welts over Martins face , ones that would surely develop into bruises . I quickly put a hand on his cheek , feeling over the welts with worry . Martin , what happened ? I asked , distraught . Who did this ? He gently lowered my hand and tried to laugh off my worry . Its nothing . I just bumped into something and hit my head . I didnt believe him for a second . When I looked down , I noticed he was holding his stomach , as if he was in pain . I poked him in the stomach , and sure enough , he cried out in pain . I gave him a serious look and said , Martin , please tell me the truth . Martin grimaced , slowly nodding to let me know he would be truthful . Okay , you got me . William apparently overheard some doctors talk about your case . He thought that we were lying to him about his condition , and a few punches were thrown . 1/2 * 25 BONUS I sat up a little straighter , shocked by the revelation . He hit you because he thought we were lying about my diagnosis ? I gasped , disbelieving Williams behavior was now bordering on psychotic . I couldnt believe he would do such a thing to someone as sweet as Martin . Martin , Im so sorry you have to deal with this . He shouldnt have done that to you . Martin held up a hand , smiling softly despite his developing bruises . Hey , its okay , he replied , taking my hand and squeezing it comfortingly . Dont worry , we chased him off , and thats what matters . He hasnt found out about your diagnosis . Yet , I sighed . One day he will . What am I supposed to do then , Martin ? Hey , dont worry about that , Martin said , giving me a hug . Youll take it one day at a time , alright ? I returned the hug , sniffling and blinking away my tears . Thank you … I didnt know how Martin always managed to help me in my time of need , but I knew I trusted him . I treasured him so much . Just as we pulled away from one another , I heard my phone ring . Martin found my phone and handed it to me . Hello ? I answered patiently . It was a nurse from another hospital ; the same one my father was situated at . What about him ? I listened to them talk and explain the situation . As they told me , my expression grew more and more horrified . What ? Are you sure ? I asked , my voice becoming desperate . Yes , were sure , they replied on the other end , and with that , I hung up , in tears . Martin looked at me worriedly . Caroline , whats wrong ? he asked , sounding panicked . I looked at him with bleary eyes . Its my dad , I said , nearly hyperventilating . Hes disappeared from his hospital ward . I have to find him ! A