Chapter Thirty-seven

Finally being able to get something out of a straight Alexander spoke. 'How...umm... how are you feeling?...Better?' He asked cautiously."

She gave a slight nod before pausing, her lips pursed.

After a while, she said, "You're still in your PJs," as though noticing it for the first time.

That prompted Alexander to also look at his outfit, and he let out a nervous chuckle. "You just went down...it was scary, and I didn't have time to change."

With her usual air of indifference, she added, "Thank you for bringing me here," in a dry tone.

"There's no need for that. I'll do the same for anyone I find in such a condition," said Alexander with an encouraging smile.

He sat down on the edge of her hospital bed and looked down at his hands.

After a long pause, he finally sighed. "Did Doctor Hamilton tell you..." He trailed off, still unable to believe the news.

It was just one night, how could she have gotten pregnant? he internally questioned himself.

"Yes, he told me," she responded with no