Mason was shocked at what Ava said.

Zoe’s condition had been stable all this time. What caused the preterm birth?

Ava tried to keep calm and spoke, “Noah went on trial not two days after you left, Mr. Mason. He was sentenced to six years of imprisonment and Mr. Gordon died from a heart attack that same night. Later, Ms. Zoe received a call about it, and the shock sent her into preterm labor.”

Her answer was brief and straightforward, but the words were deafening to him.

Noah’s six-year impri