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Chapter 196 - ROOM 402
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Her Only Exception Chapter 196 - ROOM 402
The air in Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport smelled like stale coffee, jet fuel, and late-night panic.It was 4:00 PM on Thursday. Mindy rolled her sleek, matte-black carry-on suitbag through Terminal 5, her heels clicking rhythmically against the polished floor. Over her shoulder hung her structured leather tote bag, inside of which rested her passport, a fresh tube of red lipstick, and the printed boarding pass for British Airways Flight 294.I pulled out my phone and checked my texts one last time before stepping into the gate queue.She stepped to the side of the gate queue and pulled out her phone to check her messages one last time before switching to airplane mode.Andrea: Go get your man, girl. I’m rooting for you. Safe flight! ❤️Mindy smiled, a soft, genuine warmth settling in her chest. No jokes, no playful insults—just her best friend cheering her on. She typed back a quick reply.Mindy: Thanks, Drea. Take care of yourself while I'm gone. See you in a week!Boarding
Her Only Exception Chapter 195 - SECRET FLIGHT TO LONDON
Mindy stood at her cutting table, smoothing her hand over a printed sheet of paper before folding it neatly into two.Confirmation Number: BA-8924. Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow. Departure: Next Thursday, 4:45 PM.She slid the paper into the hidden interior pocket of her leather handbag, a bright, secret smile tugging at the corners of her lips. She had booked the ticket two weeks ago, quietly clearing her studio calendar and handing off her fittings to her lead assistant for a full eight days. Marcus had been away in the UK for over seven months now handling Crestview’s expansion, and while his decision to cut off his stay and arrive in the six months time made the wait a little shorter, she missed him so much that she wasn't about to go another week without seeing her boyfriend.It was going to be a complete surprise. She had already coordinated with his assistant in London to get his hotel keycard delivered to her upon landing.Mindy looked at the clock on her studio wall: 9:1
Her Only Exception Chapter 194 - ONE DAY AT A TIME
Henry shifted beside her, turning his body toward her. "Andrea…""Let her voice it, Henry," Dr. Chen said gently, holding up a hand. He turned back to Andrea, resting his elbows on the arms of his chair. "Andrea, if a woman came into this office with Type 1 diabetes because her pancreas stopped producing insulin, would you tell her she was weak for taking insulin shots?""No," Andrea said immediately. "That's a medical condition. It's biological.""And what do you think is happening in your body right now?" Dr. Chen asked, leaning forward. "During pregnancy, your body produces massive amounts of estrogen and progesterone. Within forty-eight hours of delivering Sophie, those hormone levels crashed to virtually zero. At the same time, your brain was flooded with prolactin and oxytocin to drive maternal bonding and vigilance. Add chronic sleep deprivation on top of that, and your amygdala—the part of your brain responsible for processing fear and threat detection—got locked into high gea
Her Only Exception Chapter 193 - ADULT & PERINATAL PSYCHIATRY
Andrea sat on a leather barstool with her phone resting between her palms, her eyes fixed on the small white business card Dr. Foster had handed her two days ago.Dr. James Chen, MD – Adult & Perinatal Psychiatry.Nearby, the quiet hum of the espresso machine filled the silence. Henry stood at the counter, watching the dark liquid drip into a ceramic mug. He didn't offer unsolicited advice or anything. He simply stayed in the space, his presence grounding the room."Are you okay?" Henry asked softly, setting his coffee mug on the counter and turning toward her. “Do you want me to step out?”Andrea shook her head, her dark hair slipping over her shoulder. "No. Stay."She took a slow, deliberate breath, tapped the phone screen to wake it, and dialed the eleven digits. She held the receiver to her ear, listening to the hollow ring on the line."Dr. Chen’s office, this is Sarah speaking. How can I help you?" a polite, efficient voice answered.Andrea’s throat tightened for a second. "Hi,"
Her Only Exception Chapter 192 - DADDY'S GOT YOU
The apartment was quiet after dinner. In the kitchen, Henry was drying the last of the dishes while Andrea sat at the island, staring at the small business card Dr. Foster had given her. Dr. James Chen, Psychiatrist.Henry noticed her silent fixate on the paper. He set the dish towel down and walked over, leaning against the counter beside her."Do you want me to call his office tomorrow morning?" Henry asked softly. "Or I can leave the room if you want to make the call yourself."Andrea traced the raised lettering on the card. "I'll call," she said, her voice quiet but firm. "I need to do it."She looked up at Henry and he looked tired. The dark circles under his eyes had been there for days or weeks now, a silent reminder of the stress he had been carrying on his own. He had been working full days, managing the Crestview expansion, and coming home every night to walk on eggshells, sleeping alone in the guest room and sometimes the study just to give her space."Henry," Andrea called
Her Only Exception Chapter 191 - FIRST SESSION
Andrea sat in the waiting room, her leg bouncing with nervous energy. She was early—fifteen minutes early—mostly because Henry had driven her and she couldn't bear the thought of waiting in the car alone with her own thoughts.The office itself was unexpectedly calming. It had soft lighting, comfortable furniture, and green plants in the corners. It looked nothing like she had feared. There were no harsh medical lights or cold, clinical vibes. It actually felt safe.A woman appeared in the doorway. She looked to be in her fifties, with kind eyes and gray streaks running through her dark hair. She wore a simple sweater and comfortable pants."Andrea?" she said warmly. "I'm Dr. Michelle Foster. Come on back."Andrea stood up and followed her down a short hallway into a private office. There was a large desk, but Dr. Foster didn't sit behind it. Instead, she gestured toward two plush chairs positioned near a large window."Make yourself comfortable," Dr. Foster said, sitting down in one
Her Only Exception Chapter 88 - TWO PINK LINES
She pushed through the pharmacy doors with the small paper bag clutched against her chest like something that might explode if she held it too loosely. The walk back to the penthouse felt longer than it should have, her legs were moving but her mind was somewhere three steps ahead, already dreading
Her Only Exception Chapter 10 – Accidental Encounters
Andrea couldn't sleep. She'd spent the whole night tossing and turning her mind replaying the email from HR over and over until the words were burned into her brain.By the time her alarm went off at 6 AM, Andrea was already awake and absolutely livid. She got dressed with sharp, angry movements; p
Her Only Exception Chapter 2 - THE FRESH START
Andrea woke with a sharp inhale, her body jolting upright before her mind fully caught up. For a brief second, everything felt still, almost peaceful… until reality crashed back in. Her phone lit up beside her. 7:37 AM. “Shit.” The word slipped out under her breath as her heart kicked hard a
Her Only Exception Chapter 1 - DONE BELIEVING
Andrea’s hands trembled as she reached Caleb’s apartment door, her mind still trying to come up with excuses for why he hadn't texted or called her yet on her birthday. Maybe his phone died. Maybe something happened. Maybe there was a reason he had left her sitting alone at Giovanni’s on her birt
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