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.

ago, but now I was determined. Neil had only sent me to the hospital out of conscience,

if not, I would’ve been accused of taking advantage of him.

at me hesitantly I smiled

on her,” Neil seemed to be explaining to

you’re a free man” I maintained a calm smile,

didn’t want to show it. The child in my belly wasn’t just mine, but if I wanted to

his brows and then left.

of the ward close, my heart remained restless for

the doctor to

in the hospital. I gave

my phone in bed, I saw a post by Bonnie. It was from five hours ago, probably around the time when Neil was taking me to the hospital. A picture of an injured ankle and a brief caption, “What hurts more than a sprained

his unwell ex–wife to the hospital while

it coming. I had endured countless painful moments of being

much chest pain that I was sweating bullets

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. They even opened

get a chance to upset Bonnie. On impulse, I liked Bonnie’s post. I was not sure if it was because

Why’re you suddenly in the gynecology ward?” Orlando came to visit and

“Health issues, mainly gynecological. The doc said if I don’t get

here

want to tell anyone in

like this. I remember you being very healthy and robust

I can only blame myself for being too

divorce without too much entanglement. Otherwise, it would have been messier and the child would have been affected” Orlando opened the thermos he brought with him. Inside was some soup. He said, “Have some, it’s made by your sister–in–law”

carefully sat up and started sipping the soup straight

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