Chapter 69

Having come in with a bunch of interns during her rounds, Rosalie's attending physician was currently examining her. With so many people watching her examination, Rosalie was a bit nervous, but she knew this was part of the process of becoming a doctor.

Every doctor had to go through this. If patients refused to let interns. observe them, there wouldn't be any doctors in the world. All Rosalie could do was endure the embarrassment until the examination was

over.

"You still need to be careful. For the next few days, don't do anything. Just stay in bed and rest well. If there's any more bleeding, we may not be able to save the baby," said the attending physician. Rosalie nodded. "I understand. Thank you, doctor."

After the attending physician left with all the interns, Rosalie sighed in relief and gently touched her belly.

"Sweetie, Mommy will protect you. I won't let you get hurt again."

Suddenly, Rosalie heard a familiar voice saying, "You were admitted because of stomach problems, right? Why was the doctor talking about a baby?"

She turned her head and saw Sydney standing at the door. The older woman walked in and placed her purse on the bedside table, then pulled up a chair to sit by Rosalie's bedside.

She gazed at her daughter-in-law's belly and asked, "How far along are you?"

"Mom, I......"

was tongue-tied, unable to

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complete sentence.

if you can't speak properly? Do you want

was serious, like a stern headmistress who had caught a disobedient student skipping classes. Rosalie was scared of her. She

through her discomfort and answered,

months."

family doesn't know yet,

Mom, please, don't tell anyone about this. It was hard, but

I think Theo wouldn't want this child?" Sydney

a hesitant hum, then said,

are-"

doesn't find out about your pregnancy. Otherwise, the situation will only get worse." Reassured by Sydney's understanding words, Rosalie breathed a sight of relief.

mother-in-law seemed a bit

divorce. It was as if Sydney thought it was simply a natural course of action. She seemed rational

any emotion.

she was not an ordinary

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