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.”

but his blunt confirmation of her pregnancy left her reeling. She touched

your fever.” He exhaled, almost as if bracing himself. “I’ve already informed your butler. He’s

Elyse’s face, her fingers pressing lightly against her stomach. A quiet, joyous laugh bubbled

into a smile—but it didn’t quite

tone gave her pause. Her gaze flickered to his face, searching. “Are

if to shift the focus, he added, “The doctor said you’ve been

Mⱺɍɇ Ʉρȡąţɇş ĩŋ ɢąłņøνɇłş.çøɱ


you hadn’t helped me… I might have lost the baby. Thank God

smile, already strained, crumbled beneath the quiet sincerity in her

barely above a whisper, “Jayden and

tone tight. “The more you thank me, the worse it feels.” He looked at

ghosted across her lips. “You haven’t moved on, have

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255