Turning Of The Tide

Chapter 81

two of them were on the early shift.

Without having had lunch, Sherri and Natalie contemplated heading to the ultrasound room for their scans.

Approaching one of the rooms, they gently pushed the door open, only to find a female doctor in her forties performing an ultrasound on a patient. Sherri quickly realized the situation and quietly closed the door behind them.

Neither of them found it surprising that people were still in the room at this hour, so they waited patiently outside the door.

It was standard as the demand for ultrasound scans was high, often leading doctors to work extra hours to complete their exammations before calling it a day.

Soon enough, the patient stepped out with a paper in hand.

Sherri checked the information on the screen, confirming they were the final patient. With a determined step, she opened the door again and entered the room.

Sherri warmly greeted the female doctor in the ultrasound room. “Hey, Chloe! It seems like you’ve had a hectic day today.” The weary Chloe exclaimed, “Gosh, I’m exhausted. It’s been non-stop lately, with a never-ending influx of patients. I practically have to stay past my shift every single day.”

Glancing at Natalie, Chloe raised an eyebrow in surprise, “What brings you two here today, like a tag team! Did you skip lunch at the cafeteria for an examination?”

Sherri smiled sweetly, her laughter carrying a hint of charm. “Exactly! Mrs. Wilson had some gynecological concerns, so 1 brought her for a check-up”

Natalie was speechless. Her smile was tinged with a hint of awkwardness,

Chloe chuckled and said, “Well, it’s no surprise these days. Many young women have gynecological concerns. They often neglect early signs, and things can get complicated later on. Alright, please lie down, and let me conduct an examination.” Feeling embarrassed, Natalie hurriedly explained, “Oh, Chloe, don’t worry. Go ahead and grab a meal. We can manage the examination ourselves without wasting your time.”

Warmly and compassionately, Chloe insisted, ‘Don’t worry about the time. It’ll only take a few minutes. Come on Sherri

quickly made an excuse. “Chloe, you should attend to your other duties. Mrs, Wilson here has a slight discomfort. She’s a bit shy about undressing in front of strangers. It might be better if 1 handle it. We’re used to checking on each other, you know.”

Natalie found herself at a loss for words once again.

become pregnant, you’ll have to undress for examinations quite frequently. And during labor, your cervix must be checked multiple times throughout the night. There’s no need to be embarrassed. We’re all women, and when it

her mind momentarily

herself speechless, her forehead throbbing with a rapid pulse. Determinedly, she mustered the courage to respond, “Chloe. I understand. Ell do my best

with sincerity. Satisfied with Natalie’s reply, she decided not to dwell on the matter further. “Alright then, I’ll leave now.

quickly chimed in,

and secured

this ultrasound room. She’s wonderful, very friendly, and genuinely caring. You can lie down first, and I’ll perform

rolled up one pant leg and positioned herself on

probe with a protective cover and applied the gel before commencing

turned complex, a mix of surprise and indescribable emotions crossing her face. “Natalie, the embryo has successfully implanted in your uterus. Everything looks good. Now, as for you…

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waver. Having him will bring me a new dimension, adding some much needed vibrancy. Don’t be so pessimistic. Shouldn’t you be happy that I. the lone wolf, will have a child?

presence of another life growing inside her belly wasn’t her most significant concern. She knew she could provide and care for the child. It

full responsibility, she couldn’t deny feeling a sense

her face. She understood Sherri’s temperament, knowing she disliked overly emotional scenes like herself. If Sherri decided to proceed with the pregnancy, Natalie was prepared to take on the subsequent challenges. She had made that decision the night

wouldn’t let Sherri face unwarranted criticism

fully sorted out her feelings. She hesitated to make a definitive decision. “Let’s proceed with the

push further and nodded in

the same procedure, Sherri requested to have the computer screen turned toward her. “Let me take

computer screen to face Sherri.

the embryo, tears welled in her eyes and began trickling down her

with tears, and she softly spoke

the corners of her eyes and smiled, her voice filled with warmth. “Oh, you silly fool. what are you talking about? Do you think I’m crying because I’m overwhelmed by this unexpected pregnancy? No, that’s not it at all. I’m amazed, utterly astonished, that there’s a tiny little embryo growing inside

mind was crystal clear, her

tears, her eyes gleaming with

night, despite Natalie’s caution, she had encouraged her to have a drink. She couldn’t

imagine sharing the journey of pregnancy and prenatal check-ups with Natalie and ultimately

one never knows. Happiness

and said to Sherri. “It’s still early before work. Let me get you some