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 doctor

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

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

the report. The words were clear, and a red stamp confirmed her early pregnancy. She closed

said, picking

and its rays seemed

I going to do?" she

to Gilbert was scarcely two months, and their intimate moments had been few and far between, always rushed and somewhat awkward. She had thought Gilbert wasn't keen on intimacy. However, she realized that his lack of interest wasn't in the action itself, but in

than desire was hurtful, especially now that

felt too young and overwhelmed to handle such a huge decision by herself. She knew she had to talk to Gilbert. After

hoping to speak with Gilbert, but was stopped at the door by his bodyguards, Allen and Abel. "Why can't

Gilbert's

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