"What did you…"
"What the fuck is he doing here?" Maxwell's furious voice overshadowed Thomas's question. "Why is he still here?"
"He never left," Andrew answered.
Then he looked at Celia.
"I am sorry, but he just said he wanted to apologise to Reyona, and he would leave…" she said with a look indicating she was already blaming herself.
Maxwell's fury was directed at her as he said "You brought him to my wife to apologise? For what exactly?!"
"Don't shout at my wife, Rohan." Andrew's voice had undergone an immediate change as he stepped forward and lay his hand on Celia's shoulder.
"Then maybe your wife should learn to think things through before doing them!" Maxwell snapped immediately.
"What did you say?" Andrew said as he took a step towards Maxwell, but Celia quickly held him back.
"Guys, guys, you two need to…"
"Will someone answer me? Did I hear you right?" Thomas chose that moment to speak.
"Shut up!" Maxwell, Andrew and Celia shouted at him.
He stood there wide-eyed with his gaze on Reyona, and she closed her eyes as she heard Celia saying, "Look, it's been a long day for everyone. I am sorry, Maxwell. I shouldn't have allowed him here. I just thought that would make him leave faster or something. I can see that wasn't well thought of me right now. I am sorry."
"You don't have anything to be sorry for," Andrew answered instantly with barely contained anger in his tone. "He had no right to talk to you like that!"
"Drew, stop it," Celia said with a sheepish tone.
"You need to apologise, Max," Andrew said.
"For what? For…"
"Just shut up and apologise already," Reyona said without raising her voice.
She could feel everyone's eyes on her even though her eyes were still closed.
She moistened her lips and said tersely "Go ahead,"
"I am sorry, Celia," Maxwell said grudgingly.
"It doesn't sound sincere enough to me," Andrew said immediately.
"Stop, just stop," Celia said with steel in her often cheery voice.
Reyona opened her eyes and gave Maxwell a look, before turning to Celia, "I am so sorry, Celia. You know he didn't mean it like that."
"I know," Celia said as she came closer to Reyona's side.
To Andrew, Reyona said "I understand how you feel, Andrew. You guys left everything you have going on to stay with us since morning and here we are practically insulting you. I am so sorry. You know he is sorry."
In answer, Andrew merely glared at Maxwell and the latter gave him a look in return.
"Men," Reyona said as she shook her head and tried to pat Celia's hand.
She winced in pain as she said "You understand, right?"
"I do. I do." Celia said as she gently cupped Reyona's bandaged hand without really holding it. She lowered her voice as she said with a wry smile "He understands too. His ego just wouldn't let him admit it yet."
Reyona nodded as she said, "They can be such babies at times, don't they?"
Celia rolled her eyes as her smile widened, and she said "Tell me about it." Then she sobered as she inclined her head slightly towards the door and said "Are you sure about what you said earlier?"
Reyona nodded as she said "Maxwell just confirmed it. His men are on their way to get the man she mentioned. The doctors will do the test once he gets here."
"Wow," Celia said with a shake of her head. "Though it is sad, I hope the blood will match. At least Allysyn will be able to get what she needs."
"I know, right?" Reyona answered in contemplation.
"You will update us, right? We need to leave now."
Reyona looked pensive as she asked "Is this because of…?"
"No, no, not at all. We were coming to tell you that before, you know. The nanny said Mira wouldn't go to sleep until we got back. Every time she dozed off, and the nanny tried to take her to her bed, she would wake up right back and ask for us."
"Of course, you need to leave. I am so sorry for only thinking of it… I have been so selfish."
"Selfish? You?" Celia shook her head with a smile as she rose and said "We will see you tomorrow."
They both looked up to see the man's initial furious look gone.
They both had twin looks on their faces that suggested they were wondering what the women were whispering about.
Reyona and Celia looked at each other and smiled broadly.
Celia gave Maxwell a look and went towards him with her arms spread. "Come here, you". She hugged him and gave him a peck on his cheek. "We need to leave now."
"I am sorry, Celia", Maxwell said in a contrite tone. "Drew was right."
"Of course, he was," she said with a smile. Then she patted his cheek. "I understand. I will think of the perfect revenge soon."
Maxwell gave a mock shudder even as the serious look remained on his face and he asked "Are you leaving because…"
"Pfft, think you can get rid of me that easily? Ah, think again. We had to leave anyway. Princess Athena is turning out to be a little diva."
"Stick to a name," Maxwell said just to get her to smile.
It worked instantly as she smiled and said "Never." she hastened towards her husband while saying, "Come on, Drew. Wipe that look off your face. You look ugly."
Drew looked at Maxwell and said "Rohan."
Maxwell inclined his head and responded "Jordan."
Reyona smiled as she shook her head.
"Good night, Reyona." Andrew waved at Reyona.
"Good night, Andrew. Thank you so much for today."
He nodded and followed his wife out.
He came out and saw Thomas leaning against the wall with a shocked look still on his face. "Give it up and leave, man."
"But I just want to…"
"Leave now!" he said sternly while blocking the door.
Thomas looked over Andrews' shoulder at Reyona but was instantly blocked as Maxwell came forward to block his vision.
The murderous glare on his face was enough for him to turn his eyes back to Andrew.
The unwelcoming look he saw on Andrew's face was enough for him to think twice.
Without another word, he slinked off.
Andrew and Celia followed him out of the hospital and watched him leave.