Chapter 55

Carrying Twins!

Caroline’s face went pale instantly. She saw blood.

Oh no! Is something wrong with my baby?

Frantically, she rushed out of the restroom, grabbed her bag, and made her way out. “Anna, I need to step out for something urgent. I’ll be back before the afternoon shift starts, she called out.

“Huh? Where are you going, Caroline?”

But she was already gone.

Caroline flagged down a taxi and headed straight to the hospital. Registering for an appointment in obstetrics, she sat anxiously, her heart filled with guilt and worry. I’m not living for just myself anymore. I’m a mother–to–be. How could I have neglected my health like this?

Her irregular eating habits and fainting episodes from low blood sugar haunted her thoughts. If something happens to my baby. I’ll never forgive myself.

Having grown up without family. Caroline always dreamed of having someone connected to her by blood. This baby was her chance, and she would do everything in her power to protect it. Even if the father was Nash, she would never let him know about the pregnancy.

“Number 31, Caroline, please come in, the nurse called.

After a series of tests, Caroline sat nervously with her results in hand, waiting for the doctor.

“Doctor, I noticed spotting, so I came in right away. Is my baby okay?”

The doctor reviewed the results and reassured her, “There’s no major issue,”

Caroline felt a wave of relief wash over her.

“But your overall health isn’t great, and you’re malnourished,” the doctor added. “If you’re not getting enough nutrients for yourself, how can you provide for your baby?”

“I’ll eat more and take better care of myself, Caroline promised.

“Focus on red meat, calcium, and start on folic acid supplements, the doctor advised.

“Got it. Anything else I need to know?”

“That’s all. Just make sure to come in for regular checkups, the doctor said, then added while glancing at her belly, “Since you’re carrying twins, it’ll be harder than a regular pregnancy. You’re still early, so you’re not showing yet.”

Caroline froze in shock. Twins?

“You said… twins?”

“Yes. Didn’t you know?”

Caroline shook her head.

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“It might not have been clear during your first checkup, but now it’s obvious,” the doctor said. “Carrying twins is no easy task. You’ll need to be extra careful. Otherwise, when it’s time to deliver, you’ll be the one

to suffer.

The doctor then prescribed some medications and nutritional supplements.

Caroline left the consultation room in a daze. The news of being pregnant had been shocking enough, but finding out she was carrying twins?

She felt a stronger determination than ever to protect her unborn children.

For the first time, Caroline felt she had a purpose in life. These children are everything to me. It doesn’t matter who their father is–I’m their mother

After picking up her medication, Caroline hurried back to work.

But as she exited the hospital, she ran right into Elizabeth.

Spotting her first, Caroline quickly shoved her medication into her bag and zipped it up. She turned sharply and headed for a different hallway.

“Hey, wait! Why are you avoiding me? I see you,” Elizabeth called out, noticing her. “Caroline, what are you doing at the hospital?”

Caroline didn’t stop or look back. “It’s none of your business.”

“Caroline! I’m just trying to care about you, and this is how you treat me? What’s with the attitude! Hey!”

Ignoring her completely, Caroline flagged down a taxi and got in, leaving Elizabeth behind.

She can’t find out I’m pregnant!