My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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After Valerie broke the news to Marcus about their unexpected blessing, the couple decided to keep it to themselves until they were completely sure. By the time they went downstairs for dinner, Ethan had already gone home. Fabian, their driver, had picked him up promptly at 2:00 PM.

After a family meal, Valerie and Marcus headed to the study to research gynecologists in Valentia who could handle her pregnancy. Valerie was a bundle of nerves, overwhelmed by the strong emotions coursing through her. Marcus took charge, scrolling through his laptop to find options. Based on credentials, they settled on a gynecologist who specialized in pregnancies for women over 40–Dr. Beatrice Baker.

The next morning, Marcos and Valerie left early for their appointment with Dr. Baker. Despite having a packed schedule, Marcus had rearranged all his meetings to be with Valerie, knowing how anxious she was about the visit.

Sitting in the waiting room, Valerie was a wreck, her eyes glued to the clock on the wall. A few minutes later, Dr. Baker appeared and greeted the couple warmly.

“Mr. and Mrs. Bartz,” the doctor said with a slight nod. “Please, come in. I can see those worried faces–am I right?”

“A little, yes,” Marcus admitted, his nerves evident.

This would be their third baby. The first had tragically been lost, and John had been a blessing. This new pregnancy had been completely unplanned. It wasn’t that they didn’t want the baby; it was just that Valerie was right Marcus was older, and it weighed on him.

“There’s no need to worry just yet. Let’s take this step by step,” Dr. Baker said patiently. “First, tell me how did you find out you’re pregnant?”

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“Well,” Valerie began, “I’ve been feeling unwell, so yesterday I took three home tests. The first one didn’t show anything I think it was defective. The second had two pink lines immediately, and the third said, ‘Pregnant +3.‘ That was enough for us to figure it out.”

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before jumping to conclusions, we’ll do two things. First, I’ll perform an ultrasound here to see if we can spot anything, even if it’s just a tiny dot. Second, we’ll do a blood test to check your hCG levels. I’ll write you a prescription for the test, and you’ll need to take it on an

already,” Valerie said, relieved that she’d

to the lab. This will help us confirm the due date alongside the

she was putting on a brave face–she hated needles, and even the thought of the blood test was torture for her. After the sample

now let’s take a look at your little one. Mrs. Bartz, please carefully get on the exam table

black leggings and a loose beige chiffon blouse, which draped over her well–proportioned figure, concealing her belly. But as she stretched out on the table and uncovered her stomach, Marcus noticed something, he’d dismissed before as adorable weight gain.

gel. “It’s

a complete surprise.

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that stage yet,” Dr. Baker said kindly. “Your husband mentioned in the email that

look much younger. Let’s get started. I’ll just spread some gel and see if we can find this

then lay still as the doctor placed the ultrasound

Where are you, little one? Where…?”

firmly against Valerie’s belly. She glanced at the couple, who were staring intently at

see what I just saw?”

I can’t quite make out the image,” Marcus said, adjusting his glasses to get a better look.

Second, you’re about two to three months along, which leaves me baffled–how did you not notice sooner? And third… this isn’t a normal

her face pale. “Is something wrong with my

panic, Valerie,” Dr. Baker reassured her with a smile. “When I say it’s not a normal pregnancy, I mean it’s not

loudly, leaning