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.

her place the following week for an introduction, but Roseanne sensed something was off in Ms. Payne's usual lively tone, and curiously, why next week when

had insisted

the perfect opportunity to use

of herbal remedies greeted her. She was about to announce her arrival when the housekeeper, surprised exclaimed, "Roseanne? What brings you here today? Ms. Payne mentioned you'd

"Pauline, who is it?"

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commotion, a figure slowly

concern deepened, "So, this is why you didn't want

bit guilty, her plan to delay

flare-up of arthritis, I was at the hospital a few days ago. It'll pass in a couple

be

dodge the

cheerful, interjected, "I'll leave you two to chat. I'm going to tidy up

Roseanne didn't hold back, rolling up Madeleine's trouser leg to reveal a significantly swollen calf, especially

was genuinely upset, "You said you saw a doctor. Which

serious, will