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 imprisonment, Gordon’s death, and the preterm birth. All of these happened at once. He couldn’t imagine the kind of pain Zoe went through and what it meant for their relationship.

He was stunned for a long time before he asked, “What about my baby?”

Ava sounded a little at ease when she said, “She's doing well. She can go home tomorrow! Where should we go now, Mr. Mason?”

…

The black Rolls-Royce Phantom looked resplendent in the parking lot.

Luke stole a glance at the rearview mirror. Mason’s ha