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“It depends on many factors—her surroundings, her stress levels—but pregnant women can indeed be more fragile,” the doctor explained. “Keeping her spirits high and her health closely monitored is key.”

“Understood.” Eric’s concern deepened. “With my wife expecting, we must be careful about any medication for her injury.”

“Quite right,” the doctor agreed, recognizing Eric’s protective instinct. “We had planned to X-ray her arm, but thanks to timely test results, an orthopedic specialist assessed it—no fractures, just a bruised ligament and some tender tissue. We’ll apply a gentle topical treatment that’s safe for expectant mothers. The swelling should fade in a few days.”

“My thanks,” Eric murmured, gratitude threading his words.

Hadley remained lost to the world, her eyes yet to flutter open. Worry gnawed at Eric’s resolve, and he arranged her transfer to a proper hospital room so she could rest under watchful care.

She slept peacefully on the hospital bed, while Eric kept a quiet vigil at her side. A nurse had already tended to her elbow, applying a soothing salve that released a gentle medicinal aroma into the air.

“Eric.” The door to the hospital room swung open, and Linda stepped in with purpose.

surprise. He motioned toward the corridor to avoid disturbing Hadley’s rest and lowered his voice. “Please,

well.” Linda nodded and lingered just

in a low murmur once the door

into your housekeeper, Fiona,” Linda explained, then gestured to her leg.

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during a tangle with Elissa, and the rigors of recent dance practice had stirred up old aches, prompting Fiona’s hospital

correctly. She had suspected tension between Eric and Hadley after the Denver fiasco—surely a clash had erupted. Had it gone so far that Hadley ended

all right?” Linda asked, nodding

face composed, voice steady as he dropped a bombshell. “Hadley

eyes widened, her breath

heard me right. Hadley is with child.” He glanced at his watch. “Anything else on your mind?”

is all,” Linda said, tugging at the corner

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