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, so how could I be

tongue, if not, I

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

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

you’re a free man” I maintained

just mine, but if I wanted to bring him into the world, I

furrowed his brows and

of the ward close, my heart remained restless for a me for the next

the doctor to

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

from five hours ago, probably around the time when Neil was

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

I had endured countless painful moments of being abandoned,

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 she was pregnant, and Neil rushed over to her immediately.

was accepted by the Whitmore family, pregnant with their grandchild, and Neil also gained their approval. They even opened

post. I was not sure if it was because I liked her post,

happened? Why’re you suddenly in the gynecology ward?”

don’t get treated, it might affect future pregnancies. Scared me into staying

here

tell anyone in my family about the pregnancy.

all Neil’s fault you’re like this. I remember you being very healthy

blame myself for being too sentimental back then.” I managed a bitter smile.

been messier and the child would have been affected” Orlando opened the thermos he brought with him.

and started sipping the soup

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