Chapter 16

“She went into labor—”

“Where are you? Do you need a ride to the hospital?” I completely forgot I had no car.

“We’re already at Baltimore General. They…they won’t let me in with Portia. She’s okay—they promised me she’s okay, but—”

“I’ll be there as soon as I can.”

“Thank you.” His voice broke, and he took a moment to clear his throat. “Would you mind calling the family?”

“Consider it done. Uh…I don’t have your father’s phone number.”

“What? Oh, don’t worry about it. I’ll inform him…”

“Nigel.”

“Yes?”

“Portia will be fine.”

“Of course she will. I…I’d better go.”

“We’ll see you soon.”

“Yes.” He hung up.

“Is everything all right?” Ludo asked.