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While the two actors were fighting and joking, Juliet was so distracted that she didn't notice that someone was following her. Just as she was about to set foot on the first step down, she felt someone push her hard, causing her to roll down the stairs, hitting her head and knocking her unconscious. Amber looked with satisfaction at the inert body of her enemy, at last one of her plans was working and with it, Armand would pay for every one of the rudeness he had done to her, while she felt victorious, Cecil, who had witnessed such a vile scene, was not even aware of it, Without the redhead seeing her, as she could, she ran to find Armand, she had to tell him what had happened, Amber could not stay like that, without receiving a punishment, as she could, she ran, even if not as fast as she wished, because she was not used to wearing the prosthesis.

Armand! Armand! shouted a very agitated Cecil, who slowly climbed onto the stage and then dropped to the floor, due to the great effort she had made.

What's the matter, Cecil? You look so pale,’ asked Maxwell, approaching her with obvious concern. For God's sake, look at you, you look as if you've seen a ghost. Get a glass of water,’ ordered the director.

It's...it's...Juliet, she managed to say, trying to control her breathing.

Armand, on hearing his fiancée's name, quickly approached the blonde, who was still on the floor, trying to control her breathing.

What! What's wrong, Juliet! Tell me, demanded the brown-haired man, holding her tightly by the shoulders.

Armand, don't be so rough with her,’ Maxwell reprimanded him. Don't you see how she is.

Amber... Amber... she hesitated. She... she, he threw her down the stairs, he stammered. She's unconscious, please go help her, she pleaded nervously, leaving all her companions in disbelief, Armand upon hearing Cecil's words, felt as if he had been thrown a bucket of cold water, as if the Devil took him, he ran to where his beloved lay unconscious, seeing her like that, his worst fears were present. He could not lose those two beings he loved so much, he knelt down and tried to lift her up with extreme gentleness, mentally begging God not to take her away from him. He could not bear it.

Juliet, my love, react. Don't do this to me, pleaded the brown-haired man with tearful eyes.

Armand, try to calm down,’ said Maxwell, approaching the brown man. Don't move her or you might hurt her even more. The ambulance won't be long, the best thing to do is to tell the family, he said trying to appear calm, although deep down, he was the same or worse than Armand, he couldn't understand Amber's dastardly behaviour, to tell the truth, he didn't believe her capable of doing such a thing.

Where is that woman! the brown man shouted furiously, because the only thing he wanted was to strangle her. At that moment he forgot to be a gentleman.

She's gone, but we'll notify the authorities,’ replied Karen, kneeling down next to her friend.

Karen...if I lose them...I...I swear I'll die,’ she said in despair.

They'll be fine, well, Juliet, she's strong,’ said a distraught brunette. We must not give up hope.

Karen, please tell her family, Maxwell asked.

Very well, she replied, getting to her feet. Armand, have faith, she whispered in his ear, and then left to do what Maxwell had asked her to do.

The atmosphere in the theatre was very tense, so much so that the other actors were whispering about the tragic accident. They never imagined that their companion had a very unhealthy obsession with the brown-haired man. It was true that they didn't like him, because he was so taciturn and sullen, but when that beautiful blonde appeared, that sullen young man became another, because now he was smiling and joking. Some actors sincerely approached him to comfort him and offer support in whatever way they could, while others prayed that nothing bad would happen to the beautiful blonde and her baby. Moments later, Juliet, with great care, was loaded into an ambulance, Armand, refusing to be separated from his beloved, went with her, as the last thing he wanted was to leave her alone again. Maxwell, as the person in charge of the Stanford company and its employees, also informed the authorities, they had to catch that woman, as she was undoubtedly a danger. Meanwhile, Karen had managed to contact the Thompson family to inform them of the tragic accident. Alex, after receiving the news, became hysterical and began to cry, begging God not to take his sister and niece with him. Robert, without understanding anything, looked incredulously at his cousin, whom he tried to calm down so that he could explain what had happened. The blond, calming down a little, gave the fatal news to his cousin, who did not stop cursing the person responsible, that vile being deserved to pay and he would not rest until he found her whereabouts. It didn't take long for everyone in the family mansion to hear the news. The grandmother, that cold woman with an unbreakable character, was the most affected, as she wept bitterly, while Patrick and Thomas tried to console her, but it was useless, as that strict old woman was afraid of losing her granddaughter, as she was the only memory she had left of her deceased daughter, Thomas, upon seeing Alex, really very affected and incapable of giving orders, took the reins of the situation, he asked Steven to prepare the car, as soon as possible, because they had to go to the hospital, Alex's assistant, without wasting time, did what the brown-haired man requested and in a few minutes, a car was already waiting for them at the entrance of the residence. Inside, Alex was in a state of shock, fearing the worst, while the grandmother, who had a rosary in her hands, prayed so fervently for her granddaughter and great-grandson to escape unharmed from that tragic accident, Robert made phone calls while cursing over and over again, Patrick, The journey took forever. When they arrived at St James's Hospital, the first one to rush in was Robert, who saw Armand sitting on one of the chairs with his hands on his head and crying, he went over to him and started to complain.

Damn it, Hamilton! Where were you! he shouted, extremely annoyed. Can't you even take care of her?

Stop it, Robert,’ reprimanded Thomas. It's not his fault.

Thomas, he's right. Robert, please pull yourself together, Alex finally spoke. How is my little girl? he asked, very upset.

Dr. Johnson is checking her out. Damn it, if I hadn't left her alone, none of this would have happened, he chided himself.

Don't be so hard on yourself, Armand, it's not your fault,’ said Patrick.

Please don't let my granddaughter lose the baby, the grandmother pleaded tearfully. Alexander, we have to pull all our strings. That delinquent cannot be free, if something bad happens to Juliet and her baby... please do something, the old woman begged.

That's what I will do, grandmother, and I also have to warn your parents, Armand, they need to be informed.

I already did, Alex, fortunately the Duke is still in New York,’ informed Steven.

I thank you, Steven. I don't have a head for anything.

Miss Thompson's next of kin,’ announced the Doctor.

I am her brother,’ Alex quickly replied. How is my sister doing?

The blow she received to the head was quite severe, but what worries me is her pregnancy.

What's wrong? asked an alarmed Armand, who was getting to his feet.

Because of the fall she suffered, her pregnancy is at risk, she will need absolute rest and above all, she has to be calm. I will schedule her appointments right away, as she will be under observation.

Will my wife... lose our baby? he hastened to ask, fearing the doctor's answer.

Anything can happen because of her delicate situation. We only hope that she will be able to complete the pregnancy successfully, the doctor said with regret. She will remain in observation for three days, because you understand that due to the blow to her head, we have to make sure that there are no after-effects, and we can also monitor her pregnancy.

Can I see her, doctor? begged the brown-haired man.

Ok young man, but please try to calm down, she is sleeping now, since we gave her a painkiller.

Don't worry, I won't disturb her, I just want to be near her.

Very well, young man, this way,’ said the doctor, leading him to one of the rooms at the back.

Please don't take too long, I remind you that she needs to rest,’ he said, before allowing him access to the room.

I give you my word that I will not be long.

Agreed, he replied, allowing her passage.