Ashton turned to Elaine, his expression a mix of unease and fear. His jaw tightened as his eyes darted back toward Alice, who still hadn’t noticed them.

Elaine placed a calming hand on his arm. "Let’s not jump to conclusions. We need to figure out what’s going on first. Trust her, Ashton."

This was the OB-GYN department—a place where a young, unmarried woman like Alice didn’t typically belong. Ashton, ever the protective older brother, had every reason ...