Too Late, Mr. Cooper: Your Bride Ran with Your Baby novel Chapter 431

After the anesthesia wore off, Liliana didn't wake up immediately.

The doctor examined her and explained that her constitution was too weak. Even with a painless delivery, the ordeal had been too much for her, and she might remain unconscious for some time.

The sound of the baby's wailing filled the hospital room.

Linton carefully held the child, patiently soothing her just as he had comforted a tearful little Liliana years ago. He spoke in a soft voice, "There, there, little one. Don't cry, don't cry."

"Daddy's here. Look, Mommy's here too. This is Mommy…"

Mrs. Hart sat by the bedside, her face etched with worry, feeling utterly helpless. "Oh, I wonder when Liliana will wake up."

"Sigh, childbirth is such a trial for women!"

Mrs. Hart checked the time. The baby was probably getting hungry. She reached out to take her, sighing. "Alright, you two can go outside for a bit. I'll take her and give her a bottle."

Linton and Gabriel stood outside the door.

Gabriel glanced sideways at the man leaning against the wall beside him. His brow was furrowed, and his shoulders trembled slightly.

Gabriel's gaze darkened. He remained silent for a moment.

From inside the room, the baby's cries could still be heard intermittently.

With red-rimmed eyes, Linton ran a hand through his hair and bit his lip, his throat painfully dry.

They stood in silence for a long while.

Gabriel, one hand in his pocket, finally broke the silence, his voice cold. "What are your plans now?"

Linton lowered his gaze, his heart clenching with pain.

With Liliana unconscious, he felt like he'd lost his soul, his face pale and drawn.

Linton's lips parted, his voice raspy as he pleaded, "Gabriel…"

"Before Liliana wakes up… can I… can I take care of the baby?"

Afraid he would refuse, Linton quickly added, "Don't worry, I have no intention of trying to take her."

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