Chapter 186 – Sonogram
Selene
“And this is your first pregnancy?” The doctor questioned, making my heart race right as he took my pulse.
“Yes,” I lie, earning a raised brow from the man.
“And your previous doctor diagnosed you with HG?” He presses.
“Yes, I was recently hospitalized for dehydration, but I’ve been able to put on some weight with the help of medication.” I explain.
“That’s good.” He encourages. “Do you have any questions before we begin the exam?”
Glaring at Blaise over his shoulder, I state, “Not for you.”
The physician looks back and forth between us, a ques tioning look on his face. Blaise smiles up at me, “Yes?”
“If you’re going to do thing, I want proof that Bastien is al right.”
“My beauty, this is going to happen whether you want it to or not.” Blaise announces, standing up. “But if you continue to be a good girl, I will give you the proof you desire.”
Slumping back in my seat, I grumble a thank you and watch as he exits the room, seeming to have the sense to give us some privacy. After the door closes behind him, the doctor studies me for a long moment, looking from my shining eyes to the wide cuffs on my arms.
that curtain.” He says, point ing to the curtain. “Why don’t you
been so anxious for a sono gram in my life. Every time I have one, I
surprise when it arrived, but I’m about to find out anyway, I’m both praying it’s another girl so that I’ll have another four and a half months to plan my escape, and feeling that if I’m
the doctor helps me back up onto the exam table and begins poking and prodding me, asking all the deeply personal questions he avoided when Blaise was in the room with us. It’s interesting to see the way he handles
It’s not in anything he says – just something about his bearing and manner. He doesn’t ask about the baby’s father, or press when I tell him obvious lies. We both know Blaise is waiting just outside,
to try and
with a blanket and lifts my gown for the sonogram, I
Blaise only promised to let me see Bastien
I agree, but fear is a powerful motivator, it could just as easily prompt
heart beat, holding my breath until a small thump comes through the speakers. It happens just when I’m
two.
to the doctor, I
me a smile
I’ve already had a sonogram, and there was only
replies, showing me the distinct images on the
missed on an early sonogram.” He continues moving the wand around, pausing it to take photos of the babies
not bothering to wonder why I’m worrying about their health when they’re already on death row before they’ve
He agrees, “it’s a problem. We‘re going to have
off, too afraid to ask, “What
boy,” He says first, making me feel as if the room is spinning, “and a
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