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.

I was determined. Neil had only sent me

God I held my tongue, if not, I would’ve been accused

hesitantly I smiled

go check on her,”

I maintained a

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

his brows

ward close, my heart

to find me a

and wanted to visit me in the hospital. I

hours ago, probably around the time when Neil was

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

moments of being

chest pain that I was sweating bullets and hoped Neil would accompany me to the hospital.

away, it was the happiest time of their lives. Bonnie was accepted by the Whitmore family,

get a chance to upset Bonnie. On impulse, I liked Bonnie’s post. I was not sure if it was because I liked her post, but Bonnie deleted it the next day.

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

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

here

in my family

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

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 he brought with

up and started sipping the soup straight from the

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