Chapter 72-back

Natasha's POV

Jaclyn had been missing for a whole half month now. As June rolled in, my belly seemed to grow larger by the day, slowing me down even in the simplest movements. Fiona helped me into the hospital, guiding me to a chair in the obstetrics wing while she went to check us in.

Sitting there, surrounded by couples coming in for prenatal check-ups, I couldn't help but think of Jaclyn Dills. He used to accompany me to every appointment, but for the past half month, not even a phone call. It was as if he had vanished into thin air.

Yet, upon deeper reflection, I realized it wasn't entirely unexpected. Knowing Jaclyn's pride, and considering how many times he had swallowed his pride before, I still hadn't relented. Naturally, he might have given up. Did I really expect him to persist? Jaclyn Dills was never one for perseverance, especially not with me – his ex-wife, now a woman with a swollen belly and a worn-out face.

"Natasha, it's your turn." Fiona's words snapped me back to re