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, I'll do better. Just be okay,

the doctor said, typing away on her computer like this was no big deal. "Only get up for the bathroom or food.

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

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

care.

have to rest at home," she said, her tone icier than

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

suite," Jace cut in, dropping his usual

blink. "VIP

add a bed. If she leaves and something

commanding edge

make exceptions. If we did, this

was. "Do I need to

Before the situation exploded, a familiar voice

If there's no room, she can stay in my office,"