Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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."

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

there. I promise,

up for the bathroom or food. We'll monitor for a week. If the

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

Lena was stuck in surgery, so I was stuck with this doctor, who wasn't exactly giving off warm and fuzzy vibes. Otherwise, I knew she'd be by my side, personally

care.

rest at home," she said,

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

suite," Jace cut in,

didn't even blink. "VIP

she leaves and something happens, who's

commanding edge I hadn't heard in

don't make exceptions. If we did, this hospital

noticed how pale I was. "Do I need to call the hospital

Before the situation exploded, a familiar voice

need for that. If there's no room, she can stay in my office,"