Chapter 39 Spending the night at the hospital

I stroke my belly absentmindedly, joy coursing through me. I am pregnant. This baby has the potential to be the catalyst for resolving all of my issues with Lance and saving our marriage from falling apart.

I am smiling.

‘I should inform Lance.’

Then, I pause. My smile is also disappearing. Images of the banquet hall flash through my mind.

I haven’t forgotten about the voice message either.

Lance has been planning a grand wedding with Ruby. He doesn’t care about whether or not this marriage will last. He doesn’t care about me. It is also possible that he will refuse to accept the baby.

I clutch my stomach. Sadness has taken the place of joy in my heart. I look for my bag and phone, which I cannot find. Maybe I dropped them on the road.

I am worried about how to pay the bills. I nervously glance at the nurse and say, "Urn… my bag and phone, I might have dropped on the road. I am sorry. I don't have any money with me."

Instead of getting angry, the nurse smiles, which is unexpected. Sho