Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Beverley heaved a sigh of relief after hearing the doctor's reassessment, "That's great news. Should we get some medicine, just in case?"

The doctor shook his head, "She's in fine shape for a pregnant woman. What she needs isn't medication, but rest. Take her home and let her relax." Beverley couldn't help but grimace.

It dawned on her that Millie had made a mountain out of a molehill, causing unnecessary alarm.

Millie lay in the hospital bed, feeling a bit sheepish.

She had panicked over some indigestion and severe bellyaches, fearing the worst, only to find out at the hospital that it was nothing serious.

Beverley took a deep breath, deciding to bite her tongue for the sake of her future grandchild.

Upon entering the room, she couldn't resist issuing a warning, "You better keep it together and stop making a fuss over nothing- or else you know the consequences!"

Millie shrank back, barely whispering, "I understand."

With a stern look, Beverley stormed off.

After a busy period in the lab, Roseanne unexpectedly received a call from Ms. Payne.

something was off in Ms. Payne's usual lively tone, and curiously, why next week when she was available this week?

time she was there, tending to the flowers, Madeleine Payne had insisted she keeps a spare key for convenience,

proved the perfect opportunity

about to announce her arrival

"Pauline, who is it?"

ом

figure slowly approached, leaning on

why you

a bit guilty, her plan to delay the visit had inadvertently raised

issues, nothing serious. Just a flare-up of arthritis, I was at the hospital a few days ago. It'll pass

be a minor issue that resolves in days?"

dodge the

interjected, "I'll leave you two to chat. I'm going to tidy up the kitchen and bring some fresh

Madeleine's trouser leg to reveal a significantly swollen calf,

a doctor. Which hospital? Who was

word with them about this 'not serious, will get better in