?<strong>Chapter 454:</strong>
After a long bout of retching, Elyse finally felt a bit better. She emerged from the bathroom, too shaken to face Jayden, and asked Driscoll to send Forrest home before she hurried upstairs to sleep.
Jayden, having finished his work, had hoped to spend some quality time with her, but found her already sleeping peacefully. He quietlyy down beside her.
In the early morning light, Elyse woke up feeling dizzy and slightly feverish. Remembering the five pregnancy tests, she felt a surge of frustration. It seemed she was in the early stages of pregnancy.
With mixed feelings, she looked at Jayden, who was still sleeping soundly, and tenderly touched his face. “If only you didn’t dislike kids so much, I wouldn’t be so scared to tell you directly.”
Although she felt a bit sleepy, she had an appointment at the hospital in the morning and a violin practice session at the studioter that day. Pushing herself up with sheer willpower, she declined the driver’s offer and took a taxi to the hospital for her scheduled examination.
Half an hourter, she received the results.
The obstetrician smiled as she handed back the examination report. “Congrattions, you’ve been pregnant for two months.”
Elyse froze, unsure of her next steps.
The doctor reviewed the report again. “Your baby is very healthy, and so are you. We don’t foresee any major issuester, but you should continue with regr check-ups.”
After a brief silence, Elyse took the report, mustered a smile, and responded, “Thank you. I will.” She then rushed out of the doctor’s office.
Sitting alone, she stared at the ultrasound printout in her hands. She was overwhelmed by the reality of her situation. “I’m really pregnant. Two months along.”
Her fingers traced the outline on the ultrasound image, the basic shape of a baby. Though itcked hands and feet, it was a healthy, growing baby.
Elyse found herself engulfed in a whirlwind of emotions, feeling the weight of adulthood settle upon her shoulders. Should she keep the baby? She found herself lost in thought once again.
“Elyse, why are you here?” Corrie approached, arms crossed, wearing a contrived smile.
Elyse quickly hid the report and retorted coldly, “Why are you here? Are you pregnant with Brook’s child?”
Corrie rolled her eyes. “I would never have a baby with him.” She then smoothed her hair and added with a smile, “I’m just here for a routine check-up.”
“I see,” Elyse replied, and she turned to leave but was stopped by Corrie.
With a curious smile, Corrie then asked, “Are you here for a routine check-up too? Could you show me your results?”
Startled, Elyse asked, “Why would I show you? Are we that close?”
Confused by Elyse’s reaction, Corrie pressed further, “Why do you seem different? Are you hiding some illness? Have you been unfaithful to Jayden?”
Pulling away from Corrie’s grasp, Elyse replied, “Is that why you’re here? To make sure you’re healthy? You should mind your own business.” With that, she quickly grabbed her purse and hurried away.
Watching her leave, Corrie felt increasingly perplexed by her behavior. It seemed likely that Elyse was either there for a routine exam or possibly pregnant. Was she really expecting?
After leaving the hospital, Elyse caught a taxi to her studio. Upon arrival, she found Irving and the others already there.
Sitting on the sofa with a coffee in hand, Gavin asked, “Would you like some coffee?”
After quickly checking her phone to see if it was safe for pregnant women, Elyse found her answer and declined, “No, thanks.”
Gavin didn’t press the issue.
Irving, putting down his music sheets, pulled out a cigarette. Just as he was about to light it, Elyse rushed over and covered his mouth.
Surprised, Irving inquired, “What’s going on?”
“Could you not smoke around me? The smell makes me feel sick,” Elyse exined, her tone apologetic yet firm.
Frowning, Irving muttered, “You’re being quite troublesome.” He then stood up and left the studio to smoke outside.
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