Never Again Yours (Isadora and Magnus)

Chapter 287

Isadora blinked, her eyes wide and unfocused, as if she hadn't quite processed what the doctor was saying.

"What did you say?" she managed, her voice barely above a whisper.

The doctor, calm and professional, repeated, “Miss, your body is very weak right now. In the first three months of pregnancy, it's important to get plenty of rest, or there's a risk of miscarriage."

Preg...nant?

The word crashed through Isadora's mind like a thunderclap, leaving her reeling. How could this be?

She shot upright in bed, staring at the doctor, desperately searching his face for some sign that this was all a mistake.

"Doctor, are you sure?" she demanded, her voice trembling. "Can you check again? How could I possibly be pregnant?"

The doctor held up a printout. "We already ran two tests while you were unconscious. Here's your ultrasound. The results are clear."

the sheet, her hand shaking. She stared at the grainy black-and- white image, then down at her

I... we

reality set in. This was the last thing she'd expected, and she had absolutely no idea what to do next. Her mind was a whirlwind of confusion and

if you stay in the hospital for a few days, just to be safe. You should call

there any way I don't have to keep this

the doctor gave her a second, more careful look. Isadora was strikingly pretty, with bright, intelligent eyes and perfect features, but right now, she looked ghostly pale, her shoulders hunched in on themselves, hands clenched tight

child is a blessing," the doctor said softly. "You should treasure this. There are so many people who want a child and

as if she might collapse right there on

assuming the worst that Isadora

make a decision soon. After three months, the risk to your

out of the hospital, barely aware of where she was going. The sunlight outside was blinding,

come at

her fog of panic. It took her a moment to

Nanette.