Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

After vomiting so violently, it felt like her insides were turning out. Sherilyn knew she had to visit the hospital.

"Doctor, what's wrong with me?" Sherilyn asked after undergoing some tests, awaiting the results with anxiety and hope.-

After a brief pause, the doctor inquired, "Are you married?"

Puzzled by the question, Sherilyn nodded and replied, "Yes, I am. But what does that have to do with anything?"

"Congratulations," the doctor said with a slight smile. "You're pregnant."

Sherilyn's eyes widened in disbelief. The summer heat had been unbearable lately, and her appetite had dwindled. She thought it was just the seasonal blues or perhaps a stomach bug. "Pregnant?" she echoed, still in shock.

Until the night before, this news would have filled her with joy. But at the moment...

"Could it be a mistake? Misdiagnoses happen, right?" Sherilyn asked, her voice trembling with uncertainty.

was your last period?" the

dates, Sherilyn's face turned pale. "It's been

it," the doctor said, spreading his hands before placing the test results in

words were clear, and a red stamp confirmed her early pregnancy. She

said,

into the summer sun, and its rays seemed to pierce her eyes, bringing tears

am I going to do?"

always rushed and somewhat awkward. She had thought Gilbert wasn't keen on intimacy. However, she realized that

those few encounters were probably out of obligation rather than desire was hurtful, especially now that she was pregnant. What should she do

huge decision by herself. She knew she had to talk to Gilbert. After all, he was the

was at the hospital, tending to Caroline, recovering from a miscarriage. Sherilyn arrived, hoping to speak with Gilbert, but was stopped at the door by his bodyguards, Allen and Abel. "Why can't I

Gilbert's

her, or was he worried Caroline wouldn't be pleased to see