Chapter 115
Just as I was barfing my guts out, feeling my stomach cramp up. I felt a soft pat on my back.
Trying to fight off the discomfort, I turned around. Neil’s face was serious, his eyes filled with worry. “Feeling better? Let me take you to the hospital”
“No need. Just a bit of a stomach bug. I’ll get some meds later” I waved him off.
If I went to the hospital, they’d definitely find out about my pregnancy And if Neil found out, that would be a problem.
Back in Caladonia, I had snuck off to the hospital for a check–up. I was indeed two months pregnant. The doctor said there was no way to tell if the drugs I’d been taking these past two months had affected the baby.
I was hesitating I hadn’t decided what to do with the baby.
“If you have stomach issues, you should get a thorough check–up and then take medication seriously” Neil, seeing me getting up, grabbed my hand, trying to lead me away.
I’ve already seen a doctor!” I pulled my hand away, saying tiredly, “I just came to this room to get some rest. I want to take a nap.”
The room seemed to be a rest area. There was a small sofa bed in the middle. I went over, laid down, and closed my eyes.
Maybe it was the pregnancy, but I’d been sleeping a lot lately. Even though I knew Neil was right there, I was too exhausted to care. I soon drifted off.
I had no idea how long I slept. When I woke up, it was already dark outside. There was just a dim light on in the room.
“You awake?” Neil was still there. He was sitting on a chair, watching me.
“What time is it? The wedding’s over, right?” I jumped. Didn’t Stella and her crew come looking for me?
Neil glanced at his watch, “It’s half past nine.”
had
her to go ahead. I’ll take you back later.”
so long.“I
tired lately?” Neil
stick around.” I said casually, “It could lead to
light, Neil’s eyes looked hazy. I couldn’t make out his expression, but I
beef with Russel I wasn’t sure if it was because of me or
it. Linda was waiting for me at the hotel. We had to leave early tomorrow for another
past few days, besides going home once, I’d been busy with Stella’s wedding. I hadn’t started on my work yet. Luckily, we still had plenty of
“I opened the
Even though it was spring, it felt like winter. The mansion was on a hilltop, so the wind at night was even stronger here. I was just wearing
It was Stella, “Rena, are
to the hotel” I answered in the cold
you up, so he had to leave you with Nell. I’ll send someone to pick you
that knocked
next to me. I gave him a puzzled look, then told Stella, “Stella, don’t bother. Neil can just give
her wedding day, so I didn’t
more chatting, Stella suddenly started throwing up and had to hang up in a
warm coat suddenly landed on my
black tie. He usually dressed up
you cold? I asked, following
cold” He answered tersely.
As we passed by the site of Stella’s
coat, but he stopped me, “Keep it on. I don’t mind losing a
the baby in my stomach, I didn’t refuse. I put on his coat again.
hotel, my stomach
and night, so I was
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