Julian’s Stand-In Wife

“Just you wait. When we see him again next year, Sean will definitely look even

cooler and more dashing than he does now!”

At that moment, the cruelty of fate had not yet fully revealed its claws.

Nina’s words touched Diana, who surprisingly felt a sense of hope for the future.

“Patient number 54, are you ready? If so, please come for your checkup,” a

doctor’s voice called through the door.

Diana glanced at the number on her slip, and quickly stood up. “I’m coming.”

This was the ultrasound examination, and it was crowded today. After a long

wait, Diana excitedly rose to her feet. Supporting her belly with her hands, she

made her way toward the examination room as she carefully avoided the

people.

“Is your bladder full? Do you feel like you have to go soon?”

“Yes,” Diana replied to the doctor as she lay down on the examination table.

“Is this your first pregnancy?”

“No.”

“Do you know you’re expecting twins?”

“Yes.”

and the doctor continued their

pregnancy was fraternal twins,

the

way of asking about the gender

glanced at her.

ultrasound room, Diana muttered to Nina, “What

mean I’m getting the same gender

previous pregnancy won’t fit

be used?”

gone bonkers.” Nina rolled her eyes in exasperation.” If

to the private hospital

does Julian insist on having you

instead of going to a private

image in Nina’s mind

hurried to explain.

of him. I was the one who requested going to

birth is a big deal, you know? You wouldn’t

though modern medical

don’t make it past

emergency-an amniotic fluid

doesn’t act quickly, even just a few

you miss the best window for rescue, and you could die instantly. Even

doesn’t happen, heavy bleeding can occur during childbirth.

and it’s my second cesarean section.

public hospital…”

“Stop!”

thought much about giving

women have children, and with