The Only Chance

He left the knob and reclined on the wall. It was the biggest con of his life. He felt as if his heart was gripped by iron claws. He fisted his chest and closed his eyes. He was looking forward to see the baby and lately that has been his motivation to work.

However, what he just heard was impossible to bear. He felt winded as his chest tightened. He started breathing fast. Slowly he slumped down and sat on the floor with a thud.

Ying Yue heard the sound and ran out of the door only to see Yan Xiaojun over there. She was taken aback. Quickly she wiped her tears and wondered whether he had listened to the conversation or not. But he looked as if he was in tremendous pain and he couldn't have heard the conversation. She squatted in front of him and checked his forehead. She asked, "Yan Xiaojun, are you alright?"