chapter 42

As Nikki's symptoms worsened, Chloe grew increasingly concerned, her worry mounting with each passing day. Unable to ignore her friend's deteriorating condition any longer, she insisted on taking Nikki to the hospital for a thorough examination.

At the hospital, Nikki underwent a battery of tests, her anxiety mounting with each passing moment as she waited for the results. When the doctor finally emerged with a solemn expression on his face, Nikki's heart sank, a sense of dread settling over her like a suffocating blanket.

"I'm sorry, but it appears that you're pregnant," the doctor informed her gently, his words echoing in the silence of the room.

Nikki's world spun out of control as the reality of her situation sank in, the weight of her newfound responsibility bearing down on her like a crushing weight. With tears streaming down her face, she turned to Chloe for support, her voice trembling as she struggled to make sense of it all.

"I can't believe this is happening," she whispered hoarsely, her voice barely above a whisper as she clung to Chloe's hand for comfort.

Meanwhile, as news of Nikki's pregnancy reached the ears of the medical staff, Alexander remained oblivious to the developments. The revelation of Nikki's impending motherhood had yet to reach him, leaving him unaware of the new chapter unfolding in her life.

As Nikki and Chloe processed the news together,