Chapter 16
As I spoke, I laughed, the sound bubbling up from the depths of my soul. "Thank you, doctor," I said sincerely, gratitude swelling within me.
"You're welcome," the doctor replied with a warm smile, his eyes filled with kindness. "Oh, since you're pregnant now, you should be careful with medicine. I'll also prescribe some ointment to apply on your nose daily, which will take about a week."
I touched my stomach gently, feeling a mix of emotions swirling inside me. "Right, the baby."
But then, a heavy realization weighed down on me. It was Burgess’ and my child!
It was eleven o'clock at night when we finally emerged from the hospital, the weight of the news settling in around us like a heavy fog.
Burgess drove with a cautiousness I hadn't seen before, his eyes occasionally flickering to my belly, where our unborn child rested. I could sense his concern, his determination to protect this new life growing within me.