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 out of conscience, so how could I be swayed so

I held my tongue, if not, I would’ve been accused of taking advantage of

I smiled and

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

free man” I

my belly wasn’t just mine, but if I wanted to

brows and

close, my heart remained restless for a me for the

while, I asked the doctor to find me

to take a leave. He was worried and wanted to visit me in the

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

deeply loved chose to bring his unwell ex–wife to the hospital

I had endured countless painful moments of being abandoned, with Neil always choosing her over

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

the happiest time of their lives. Bonnie was accepted by the Whitmore family, pregnant with their grandchild,

Bonnie’s post. I was not sure if it was because I

ward?” Orlando came to visit and

doc said if I don’t get treated, it

here

anyone in my family about the

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

past. I can only blame myself for being too sentimental back then.” I managed

have been messier and the child would have been affected” Orlando opened the thermos

carefully sat up and started sipping the

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