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 to the hospital

if not, I

smiled and

on her,” Neil seemed to be explaining

for explanations, you’re a free man” I maintained a

show it. The child in my belly wasn’t just mine, but if I wanted to bring him into the world, I had to bear

his brows

my heart remained restless for

to find me a nurse to take

I called Orlando to take a leave. He was worried and wanted to visit me in the hospital. I

phone in bed, I saw a post by Bonnie. It was from five hours ago, probably around the time when Neil was

that the man she deeply loved chose to bring his unwell ex–wife to the hospital while she was

endured countless painful moments of being abandoned, with Neil

diagnosed with breast cancer in my past life, I 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 she was pregnant, and Neil

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. They even opened a

I liked Bonnie’s post. I was not sure if it was because I liked her post, but

you suddenly in the gynecology ward?” Orlando came to visit and asked, looking

“Health issues, mainly gynecological. The doc said if I don’t get treated, it might affect future pregnancies. Scared

here

anyone in my family

you’re like this. I remember you being very healthy and

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

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

and started sipping the soup straight from

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255