Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 373

“Try to stay in as much as possible,” my dad warned us.

I nodded, my hand instinctively rubbing my belly, filled with unease as if someone were coming to snatch my babies away.

“Alright, they’re probably just passing by. I’ll stay in for a few days.” I responded.

Despite my words, everyone looked grave. Some emotional entanglements that should have ended long before just never seemed to go away from our lives.

Ever since we found out Neil and Karina were in town, we kept our doors closed for three days, and Russel rarely dropped by.

“You’ve got your prenatal check-up today; are you all set?” my mom asked me early in the morning.

Despite my reluctance to go out, I had to keep up with my prenatal appointments. The doctor warned that twins were prone to premature birth, requiring stricter conditions during delivery and weekly check-ups in the latter part of pregnancy, ideally twice a week.

That was about the health of me and my babies. I had to step out.

Dad had the car ready, and we set off for the hospital.

Upon reaching, I felt a bit hungry, but some tests required fasting, so I asked my dad to grab some food for me, while my mom helped with the payment and paperwork.

After the check-up, the doctor told me, “The babies are a bit oxygen-deprived. You need to take oxygen. If you can do it at home, do it daily; otherwise, you’ll have to come to the hospital.”

“Is it that serious?” I gasped.

immediately,” the doctor advised me meticulously, “Why are you here alone? Don’t you have someone to accompany you? Look at your belly; what if

was outside, I

the image of

doctor. She was an obstetrician to be precise. And she had

my priority was to

had worn a mask and a hat when I left, and my figure had changed, so she probably wouldn’t have

I caught a glimpse of Karina from the corner of

Karina, reporting for duty? Welcome!” The doctor who examined me greeted Karina with

all!” Karina responded cheerfully. The doctor’s coat gave her an

past Karina, she glanced at me with a

I let out a sigh of relief, but soon enough, the anxiety returned. Why was Karina working

and I was likely to deliver

and mom coming towards me. Seeing my troubled face, my mom quickly asked, “What happened? Is there

with the babies?”

need to take some oxygen; we’ll leave as soon as I’m done,” I

mom exchanged glances. As I entered the elevator and pressed the button for the ground floor, I caught a glimpse of Neil through the

and I didn’t

thinner than before. I only saw his side profile, his high-arched nose, and

an instant, a special skill

me, and their faces filled

my attention being drawn away from my emotions by the

wrong?” my mom asked, holding my hand with

a fight inside; they keep kicking me!” I laughed, rubbing

wondered if they sensed Neil passing by and reacted. Could they sense a