LOGINI sighed. “It’s all right. I was unnecessarily defensive. Please continue.”“Thank you, ma’am.” She drew a breath, though her eyes still flicked to me before she spoke. “First, your history of miscarriage matters, but it does not mean you cannot carry a pregnancy. Many women have early losses and go on to have healthy children. Given your history, we’ll need to run some tests. Thyroid function. Hormone levels. Uterine structure. We need to rule out anything that might be interfering.”I nodded.She hesitated, then tried again. “Your cycle… has it been regular, ma’am?”“Mostly. Sometimes it’s off.”“We’ll look into that as well. And check your egg reserve.”She turned to Tarzan. “Now. Your concern about the drugs is valid. Cocaine and opioids can affect sperm production, motility, and morphology and even the shape of the sperm. So we’ll run tests for you too.”"Okay."Tarzan nodded and took my hand.He gave me a soft squeeze and I forced a smile back.---After our tests were condu
Tarzan and I walked back to the clinic to see the doctor about the suggestion he had raised.The moment we walked in, the receptionist looked up from her desk and smiled. “Lady Lena. You came back.”“Yes. I need to see the doctor. It’s urgent.”She glanced at Tarzan, then back at me, and the smile thinned into worry. “A minute, please.”I nodded.We waited while she dialed, spoke quietly, and listened. When she set the phone down, she looked at me again.“She’s in her office, ma’am. Second floor.”“All right.”We climbed the stairs and found the door. I knocked once. The doctor opened it herself.“Lady Lena, please come in. Young Master Tarzan.”“Just Tarzan is fine,” he said.We sat in the chairs across from her desk. She folded her hands.“So. What can I do for you?”“I’m worried something is wrong with me,” I said. “That I can’t carry a child to term.”“Why do you think so?”“I’ve lost babies before. And I thought I might be pregnant this time, but the test was negative. I can’t
Tarzan was already waiting in front of my parents’ villa, phone pressed to his ear. I hadn’t checked mine, but it was obvious he’d been trying to reach me. The moment his eyes landed on me, the smile faded. “What’s wrong, baby?” I forced a smile. “Nothing.” “Lena?" I sighed. “Why do you always know when something’s wrong?” “Because I’m your man.” He said it plainly, then turned to my mother, who had been watching us inside silence. “Rosa, please tell me what’s wrong with her.” “Lena, you should be honest with your man,” Mom said, and walked off, leaving us alone. He stepped closer. “Tell me, please. You don't look happy." I looked down at my hands. “I took a pregnancy test. It was negative.” He didn’t speak right away. I could feel his eyes on me, patient, waiting. “I was hoping all that lovemaking…” A hollow laugh slipped out. “I don’t know.” “And you were disappointed.” He said softly. I nodded, still not meeting his eyes. “And now I’m worried.” “About what?
"Tarzan wanted a baby so much if I can't one then why am I with him? I don't want him to live his life trying to bear this with me. Maybe I should break up with him." "Stop talking nonsense, what kind of stupid statement was that? Break up with him?," she said, her voice leaving no room for an argument. "You love Tarzan I know you do, so why would you break up with him?" "I can't have a baby." "I said you can! Enough with that self loathing you are doing. We'll figure everything out together. Tests will be done, and I assure you, you will have a baby again. You will carry your baby in your arms, look at their face, and feed them with your breasts just like your mother did. You are going to be a mother and you will have a child with the man you love because you deserve it. You deserve all the happiness in this world." I looked at her, my eyes searching hers for any sign of doubt. "You really believe I'll have another baby,Mom?" "Of course! You will. I am sure of it." H
I nodded slowly. "I know." Mom's brow furrowed in confusion. "You know?" "I just got my period." Her expression softened instantly, replaced by an understanding one. "You did?" I nodded. For a moment, neither of us spoke. I should have felt relieved. At least I wasn't pregnant. That meant I didn't have to spend the next nine months worrying that the tattoo ink was harming my baby. But instead of relief, something inside me sank. A heavy disappointment settled in my chest. I looked down at my hands, unable to meet her gaze. "I guess that means the tattoo won't affect a baby," I said, my voice flat. "So, there's nothing to worry about anymore." Mom remained silent. "Lena." I looked up, fighting to keep my face neutral. "Yes?" My voice broke as my lips began to tremble. "You are not the only one feeling a little disappointed..even though I hoped for this result." A tear I couldn't hold back traced a path down my cheek. I smiled weakly and brushed it away. "
We finally arrived at the private clinic. The moment we stepped into the waiting area, a sudden silence fell over the room. The staff—from the receptionist to the passing nurses—all were tensed up by our presence. "There's no cause for alarm," Mom announced to the room in reassuring voice. "We just decided to come in today instead of the usual home service." The receptionist walked to us and inquired about our visit. Afterwards,a nurse led us into a cozy private room. The walls were a soft, calming blue, but they did nothing to soothe the knot tightening in my stomach. I sat on the examination bed, while Mom took the chair beside me. My fingers were intertwined so tightly in my lap. I couldn't stop staring at the door, my heart lurching with every little sound from the hallway—a footstep, a muffled voice, a cart rolling by. "Relax, Lena," Mom's voice cuts into the storm of my anxiety. "You're going to be fine." I let out a short, awkward laugh. "I know." But I didn't feel
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