Todos los capítulos de Carrying My CEO'S Baby: Capítulo 21 - Capítulo 25

The drive to the hospital was quiet. Maya sat in the passenger seat looking out the window while Xander drove. They hadn't spoken since leaving her parents house. When they arrived Xander parked without saying a word. "We'll be quick " he said. The maternity wing was surprisingly peaceful. A TV played quietly in one corner. A few expectant mothers chatted with their families. A nurse smiled warmly welcoming them both. "Mrs. Blackwood?" Maya blinked. "...I'm not—" Xander answered before she could. "She's here for an assessment." The nurse nodded. "Please have a seat. The doctor will be with you shortly." Maya shot Xander a look. A minutes later the consulting room door opened and a man stepped out. Maya blinked. Well... She hadn't expected that. She'd always imagined doctors as old men with grey hair and thick glasses. Dr. Adrian Vale looked nothing like that. It was nice to see one young as this. He looked to be in his thirties. He had f

Three days later...Maya zipped up her bag and glanced around her parents' living room one last time.Her father was recovering well, complaining as usual about being told to rest.Her mother had already packed enough food for what looked like a month-long trip.She wished leaving home were the only thing on her mind.For three days, she had tried to think about the pregnancy without panicking. Some moments, she was almost excited about having a baby. At other times, the thought of everything ahead of her was enough to keep her awake at night.A child needed more than love. There would be hospital bills, sleepless nights, school fees, and a thousand other things she probably hadn't even considered yet.And then there was Xander.She still didn't know what to expect from him. He had made it clear that he wanted her to keep the baby, but that didn't mean he would suddenly become the kind of father she wanted for her child.Still, whenever she thought about terminating the pregnancy, she

The color was the first thing she noticed. A deep, rich royal blue that seemed to change under the light, becoming brighter wherever the fabric caught it.Then she noticed the details.Tiny sequins covered the dress, reflecting light with every slight movement. The neckline was elegant without being too modest, and the slit running up the left thigh was high enough to make her question the intentions of whoever had selected it.The back was even more daring. It dipped low, leaving most of the back exposed.Maya slowly walked closer."Jesus Christ."She circled the bed, examining it from different angles."This is a dress??"She picked it up carefully. The fabric felt smooth against her fingers.It was beautiful. There was no denying that.And judging by its size, it would fit her perfectly.She held it against herself and looked toward the mirror.For a moment, she imagined what she would look like wearing it.A knock interrupted her thoughts.A makeup artist stood at the door, carryi