Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 798

"Threatened miscarriage."

Wait, what? Did I hear that right? Miscarriage?!

"Doctor, I'm pregnant?" I blurted, grabbing her coat like it was my last lifeline. My voice was a weird mix of shock, panic, and-okay, a tiny spark of joy.

The doctor blinked at me. "You didn't know?" Then she gave me the most judgmental mom glare ever. "Young people these days-so reckless, no sense of responsibility."

She glanced between Jace and me like she'd already decided we were just another careless couple. I didn't even bother correcting her. My brain was too busy short-circuiting. "Doctor, am I really pregnant?" I asked again, desperate for confirmation.

"Yes," she said. "But it's not good news yet. The pregnancy's at risk. Whether the baby makes it... it's uncertain."

Her bluntness hit like a slap. "Please, doctor," I begged, my voice wobble. "Help me save the baby."

this-like, without even realizing it. And now? My baby was here, and I'd been too clueless to notice. The guilt hit

hang in there. I promise, I'll do better. Just

strict bed rest," the doctor said, typing away on her computer like this was no big deal. "Only get up for the

I stay here at the hospital?" I asked. I was too freaked out to even think about moving. Plus, Lena worked here as the

with this doctor, who wasn't exactly giving off warm and fuzzy vibes. Otherwise, I knew she'd be

care.

to rest at home," she said, her

I was practically a regular at this hospital's OB-GYN department. The nurses even joked I should get an honorary badge. But

cut in, dropping his usual money solves

didn't even blink. "VIP

add a bed. If she leaves and something

edge I hadn't

exceptions. If we did, this hospital would turn

how pale I was. "Do I need to call the hospital director?" he asked, low