Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Since Derrick , the CEO of Riverbend Group , took a day off from work , his assistant team noticed something strange . Their boss , Derrick , who seemed like he could live at the office 24/7 , suddenly became lazy . He started showing up late , leaving early . and playing on his phone during meetings . And sometimes , he would be missing by the afternoon . One of the assistants sighed , " Looks like things are really changing . Even Mr. Graham doesn't want to work anymore ." Another assistant , with a mysterious look , spoke , " I heard that Mr. Graham's wife is pregnant ." " Really ? That's great news ." " I hope Mr. Graham gets so happy that he'll give us a bonus or something . " Derrick didn't know whether it was great news or not , but he had been getting more and more anxious lately . Ever since Ethan warned him that Katherine might soon experience morning sickness , Derrick hadn't had a moment's peace . Katherine was normally in great health , but after three years of marriage to Derrick , she'd been through a lot . Now , something as simple as morning sickness was enough to bring her down She had only recently managed to adjust her routine for better health , and the little bit of weight she had gained was quickly lost . The staff at home tried everything , constantly changing the menu to find something Katherine could stomach , but she still suffered from severe nausea . On top of that , cramps and frequent trips to the bathroom at night were constantly tormenting her . She couldn't eat well or sleep well . and her face looked so haggard that it was hard to believe she was only twenty - five . Tonight , Katherine finally managed to fall asleep . Derrick walked over to the window , a cigarette hanging from his mouth , though he hadn't lit it He was so stressed that he felt like he was graying at the temples . Over and over , he cursed the version of himself from two months ago -the one who , out of spite , thought a baby would bind Katherine to him . But when Derrick saw Katherine suffering like this , unable to sleep for days on end , his heart felt like it was being torn apart . He thought , ' If only I had known ... " Derrick bit down on his tongue hard until he tasted blood before releasing it . He thought , ' Regret is pointless . I have to pay for what I've done wrong . But this cost is way too much ! At Ethan's suggestion , Derrick took Katherine to the hospital . The driver kept the che's speed slow , and Derrick was concerned that Katherine might have other adverse reactions , He kept her close , his arm around her , continuously scanning their surroundings . Every time he noticed a car following them past two intersections , he would eye it suspiciously . He couldn't shake the worry that the man Katherine kept thinking about might suddenly appear It took a while , but Katherine finally looked at him . Derrick couldn't let anyone ruin the bond they had , especially not Suddenly , Katherine gaged . Realizing she was in the car , she quickly covered her mouth . The physical stimulation brought tears to her eyes , and everything around her felt blurry . Derrick steadied her with one hand while reaching for the trash bin with the other . " Go ahead . You can throw up ," he said softly . Before he could say anything else , Katherine was already hugging the trash can , dry heaving . She hadn't eaten breakfast in the morning for her check - up , and all that came up was bile . After she finished , she collapsed weakly against him . Derrick propped his arm behind Katherine's neck , and with his other hand , he gently wiped her mouth with a wet wipe . " Hang in there . Once you finish the check - up , I'll get you some water , okay ? " He spoke softly , almost pleading , afraid that raising his voice would upset Katherine . He blamed himself , knowing it was because of him that Katherine was going through all of this 1/3 711 PM P P Chapter 10 " It's okay . " Katherine shook her head weakly , her eyes meeting Derrick's concerned gaze . She raised her hand , gently pressing her thumb against the dark circles under his eyes . " Derrick , you've lost weight too ? " " No , you must be mistaken . Derrick grasped her hand and held it in his warm palm . He thought . Forget losing weight - if I could take Katherine's morning sickness in her place . I would gladly do it . " Mr. and Mrs. Graham , we've arrived at the hospital , the driver announced . The car parked smoothly in the lot , and the driver opened the door for Derrick . After Derrick got out , he hurried around to the other side to help Katherine out of the car . Katherine had just thrown up and skipped breakfast Her legs buckled beneath her . " Careful . " Derrick's heart leapt . Without a second thought , he lifted Katherine into his arms . The weight felt so light that it was almost startling . But Derrick pushed down the discomfort in his chest and carried Katherine toward the hospital . When they reached the entrance , he asked a staff member for a wheelchair . " No need . That's too much , " Katherine refused repeatedly . She thought , I can walk . Sitting in a wheelchair would make people think I'm about to die . Then should I carry you ? " Derrick assumed Katherine didn't want to sit in the wheelchair because it was uncomfortable . He bent down again , as though preparing to lift her , " Alright . I'll sit in the wheelchair . " Katherine's brows twitched , and she immediately sat down in the wheelchair . The wheelchair had been borrowed at the last minute , and it wasn't very comfortable . Derrick looked down at Katherine's head , his gaze darkening . He thought , ' She really doesn't want me to carry her ? Why ? Does she still not like being touched by me ? But didn't she lean on me in the car earlier ? " Just as Derrick was deep in thought , a voice filled with uncertainty rang out . " Kate ? Charles's voice carried a soothing power that could calm any irritation . However , Derrick's blood began to boil at the sound . He glared at Charles , who stood tall with an elegant , gentlemanly demeanor , his fists clenched so tightly that they cracked . Derrick thought . No wonder Katherine doesn't want me to touch her . She's probably afraid he'll see . Maybe all of this - the way she's acting is just to get Charles's attention " - With that thought , Derrick's eyes filled with fury , as though he were staring at his nemesis . He glared at Charles with intensity . But Derrick did nothing - he simply watched as Charles slowly approached and finally knelt in front of Katherine . Derrick didn't even have the courage to shove Charles aside . Derrick thought that getting Katherine pregnant had already made him an unforgivable sinner . He figured that if he hurt Charles now , Katherine , who had been playing along , would immediately show her true colors . Katherine stared at Charles's face , one that was engraved in her soul . It felt as though the scene before her had transported her back to when she had just died in her previous life , witnessing it as a ghost . " Charles , " Katherine grilled her teeth as she said his name , her eyes filled with crimson , like blood spilling from her pupils " How dare you show up in front of me again ? " Katherine raised her hand , suddenly grabbing Charles by the throat . Her nails dug into his skin , and in an instant , she had him choking , his face turning red and his neck bulging . " You monster . You should go to hell ," she roared . Katherine put all her strength into it , but Charles's movement to step back made her lose her balance . She fell out of the wheelchair . " Watch out ," Derrick shouted . He hadn't even processed Katherine's sudden action of choking Charles . But when Derrick saw her about to fall , his instinct kicked in , and he quickly reached out to catch her Let go . Let go of me ? Katherine struggled , her eyes glaring at Charles as if they were bleeding Tm going to kill him . I'm going to avenge you . Derrick , let go of me ' Derrick didn't understand what Katherine was saying , and she was struggling so violently that he didn't dare hold her too tightly . " It's okay . Don't be afraid ." Derrick held Katherine close , covering her eyes , constantly soothing her in a low voice . " You hate him ? Then let me take care of him for you , okay ? Don't get upset . You're still carrying the baby " 751 PM P P · Chapter 10 With just those few words from Derrick , Katherine slowly calmed down . She thought , " Right , I'm still carrying the baby . Nothing is more important than keeping the baby safe . 田