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,

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complete sentence.

can't speak properly? Do you

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

discomfort and answered, "Over

months."

doesn't know yet, right? Including

anyone about this. It was hard, but I

think Theo wouldn't want

with a hesitant hum, then said, "Things between

are-"

want a divorce, it's better to make sure he doesn't find out about your pregnancy. Otherwise, the situation

bit indifferent about Theodore

if Sydney thought it was simply

any emotion.

to become a bank president naturally meant that she was not an ordinary person. "Don't mention it. Anyway, the child is

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