Chapter 1851:

“Am I sick?” she murmured, her voice barely more than a breath.

Theo gave a solemn nod. “Yes,” he said, his voice carrying an unreadable gravity. “Something is growing inside you. The doctor says it’ll only get bigger.”

Elyse blinked, processing his words. “Is it… a tumor?” Her fingers curled weakly against the sheets. “What did they say? When can they operate?”

“In about seven months,” Theo answered, his voice low.

“Seven months?” The number hung in the air between them. Then, like a puzzle snapping into place, realization struck her. Her breath hitched.

Theo saw the understanding dawn on her face. A quiet chuckle escaped him. “Congratulations,” he said, his voice laced with something almost tender. “You’re going to be a mother.”

her pregnancy left her reeling.

two months yet. The doctor only noticed because of your fever.” He exhaled, almost as if bracing

her fingers pressing lightly against her stomach. A quiet, joyous laugh bubbled from her

into a smile—but it didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Yes,” he murmured. “You’re pregnant

tone gave her pause. Her gaze flickered

too fast. “Of course! This is wonderful news.” His voice had an edge, something unspoken lurking beneath the words. Then, as if to shift the focus, he

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gaze, nodding slowly. “You’re right,” she admitted. “I was careless. If you hadn’t helped me… I might

already strained, crumbled beneath the

hadn’t helped me,” Elyse murmured, her voice barely above a whisper,

Theo cut in, his tone tight. “The more you thank me, the worse it feels.” He

wry smile ghosted across her lips. “You haven’t moved

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