His gaze shifted from the report back to me as he smiled. “I specialize in internal medicine. I could take a look for you.”
“Don’t worry about it, Dr. Hill” |
Fortunately, the elevator arrived just then. I rugged Dawn along with me. “Dr. Hill, we’ll head up now. Goodbye.”
“Goodbye” Greg wwed as the elevator doors closed.
As it ascended to the obstetrics floor, Dawn and Texhaled in relief and parted our chests
“That was acksea
I glanced at Dawn “It really was. My heart was pounding the whole time.”
“It wouldn’t have been a big deal if Dr. Hill found out,” Dawn said thoughtfully. “He doesn’t seem like the type to meddle in others‘ business.”
I nodded in agreement before glancing at the report in my hand. Taking a deep breath, I said, “Let’s go see the doctor”
After getting a follow–up number, it wasn’t long before it was my turn…..
The doctor reviewed the report. “The fetus is developing well. The heartbeat and embryo are visible.”
He pointed to a shadow on the report. “This here is your baby
My gaze naturally fell on the shadow, Unconsciously, my hand rested on my stomach.
“Ms. Summers, isn’t this the child you went through so much to conceive? Why
The doctor clearly recopulaed me
Over the past two years, Thad visited the hospital almost every week. The medical staff here all knew me and how difficult it had been for me to get pregnant.
A barter smile tugged at the corner of my lips. “I’m getting a divorce.”
The doctor purse his lips and said i
Before he could finish, his phone braced in his pocket
“Sorry, Ms.Sumpers. I need to take this call,” he said apologetically.
“Go ahead.” I nodded.
The doctor approached the neighboring consultation room to answer the phone, leaving me alone. My eyes dried back to the report on the desk.
The heartbeat…