A Journey from Bitterness to Truth

Chapter 135

Matilda crashed into bed that evening, utterly spent, and when the sun peeked through her curtains the next morning, she pulled herself together for a trip to the pharmacy. With swift determination, she picked up a few items and headed home, Once there, she used a pregnancy test she’d bought.

One line was clear as day, but the other was faint, barely visible.

She tried all three different brands she’d bought, but each test showed that same, ambiguous second line.

Feeling anxious and confused, a situation she’d never encountered before her pregnancy with Logan had been confirmed straight away she reached for her phone and dialed Chloe’s number to see if her best friend was free to talk.

After sharing her concerns, Chloe insisted they needed to hit up the hospital to get a clear answer. Chloe took the day off without a second thought, hailed a cab to Matilda’s place, and together, they cabbed to the hospital.

While registering at the hospital, Matilda bumped into the same doctor Keaton she’d met when she had a fever some time ago. He gave her a once–over as she and Chloe waited in line at the OB–GYN’s door, too preoccupied to notice his gaze,

As Matilda’s number was called, Keaton watched her disappear into the examination room and, after a long silence, pulled out his phone and dialed a number.

Yvan was sprawled out in bed, having taken the day off work, his mood as stormy as the weather outside. His phone rang, and seeing it was Keaton, he answered without hesitation, “Keaton, what’s up?”

the other tucked into his coat pocket. His

mouth was a surprise. Yvan squinted,

at the OB–GYN.” Keaton’s voice dropped to a whisper, “Thought I should give you

OB–GYN?

through Yvan’s mind, and he bolted upright, shock etching his features, his voice deepening with urgency, “Text me the

Matilda sat in front of the doctor with Chloe by her side, explaining

doctor, experienced and nonplussed, suggested, “Alright, let’s start with a

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