When I got to the hospital, I was taken for a gynecological checkup while Neil waited outside.

I gave the doctor a brief rundown of my situation, followed by a series of tests. The results didn’t seem optimistic The doc suggested I stay in the hospital for a bit, which seriously bummed me out. I felt like a deflated balloon.

The man outside, is he your husband? Should we fill him in on your situation? You’ll need someone to take care of you, the doctor asked.

No, he’s just a friend. If I need his help, I’ll let him know Thanks.I replied wearily

After I was transferred to the ward, Neil came to my bedside and asked. What’s up? The doc wouldn’t tell me anything.

I requested the doctor to keep it confidential, so she wouldn’t inform Neil Patient privacy was respected in such cases.

Looking at Neil’s worried face, I knew he genuinely cared for me. He had left Bonnie behind to rush me to the hospital. This wasn’t some figment of my imagination. I was debating whether I should tell him the truth, give him a chance to decide.

If I could successfully deliver the baby, I wouldn’t shoo him away from visiting.

Neil, I was about to say when Neil’s phone rang

He glanced at the caller ID and picked up. After a few words, I got the gist of the conversation. It must be Kate on the other end.

How did it get so serious?

I’m on my way.

Alright, got it.

only sent me

my tongue, if not, I would’ve

me hesitantly I smiled and said, “Go, you’ve done enough by bringing

her ankle pretty badly. I’ll go check on her,” Neil seemed to

you’re a free man” I maintained a calm smile, trying to sound indifferent.

The child in my belly wasn’t just mine, but if

his brows and then left.

ward close, my heart remained restless for

while, I asked the doctor to find

take a leave. He was worried and wanted to visit me in the hospital. I gave him the address and told him to come the next day.

the time when Neil was

she deeply loved chose to bring his unwell ex–wife to the hospital while she was injured.

moments of being abandoned, with Neil always choosing her over me.

had already felt unwell. Once, I was in so much chest pain that I was sweating bullets and hoped Neil would accompany me to the hospital. But then Bonnie called, saying

away, it was the happiest time of their lives. Bonnie was accepted by the Whitmore family, pregnant with their grandchild, and Neil also gained their approval.

was not sure if

you suddenly in the gynecology ward?” Orlando came

gynecological. The doc said if I don’t get treated, it might affect

here

in my family about the pregnancy.

remember you being

I can only blame myself for being too sentimental back

too much entanglement. Otherwise, it would have been messier and the child would have been affected” Orlando opened the thermos he brought with him.

sat up and started sipping

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