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.

last

figured out the dates, Sherilyn's face turned pale. "It's been delayed

spreading his hands before placing the test results in front of her. "Blood tests

report. The words were clear, and a red stamp confirmed her early pregnancy. She closed her eyes for a moment to soak in the

you, doctor," she said, picking up the

rays

going to do?" she

far between, always rushed and somewhat awkward. She

desire was

twenty, Sherilyn felt too young and overwhelmed to handle such a huge decision by herself. She knew she had to talk to Gilbert. After all, he was

miscarriage. Sherilyn arrived, hoping to speak with Gilbert, but was stopped at the

Mr. Gilbert's orders,"

doing. Was he protecting Caroline from her, or was he