GoodReadKaren pushed herself up from the chair, her legs trembling beneath her like overcooked spaghetti.
She thought, this must be what a convict feels like, walking to their own execution.
She carefully nudged the door open to find the same doctor inside.
"Karen, right?" "Uh-huh." She nodded rapidly, a bashful schoolgirl in that instant.
The doctor glanced at the computer screen, pulling up Karen's test results and scrutinizing them for what felt to Karen like an eternity, though it was really only seconds.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThen the doctor spoke, "You might be pregnant.” Karen froze in place.
"At the moment, it's quite early. Your HCG levels aren't high, but they're increasing.” The doctor looked up at her. "Go home, talk it over with your partner, and then decide what you'll do next." Karen was too shocked to speak.
"Karen?" Noticing her silence, the doctor called out her name again.
Snapped out of her trance, Karen hurriedly responded, "Sorry, just spaced out for a second there. Did you say I'm pregnant?” "Yes, according to your blood test, you are. The ultrasound doesn't show much yet, which means it's early days. Take some time to think it over." "Okay, | got it." As Karen stood up, she was so nervous that she banged her shin against the edge of the table.
A sharp pain made her wince.
"Are you alright?" The doctor stood up, concerned.
Karen waved it off, "I'm fine! Thanks, doc." She quickly left the examination room, only to find herself rooted to the spot outside, legs like jelly.
What kind of soap opera was this? Broken up and now pregnant? It was just too melotic! Karen had never imagined she'd star in such a scenario. Despite having considered the possibility on her way over, thoughts remained just thoughts. When reality hits, it's a whole different game.
Suddenly, her phone buzzed in her bag.
Looking down, she saw it was Jeffrey calling.
His timing was impeccable.
Karen took a deep breath, but before she could decide, the ringing stopped.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmJeffrey was probably just as conflicted, thinking she didn’t want to answer his call.
Hesitant, she was about to redial when Jeffrey called again.
This time, she answered immediately.
Jeffrey seemed taken aback by her swift response, momentarily speechless.
"Well? You call and don't speak up?" "Um, Karen, | need to talk to you. Can we meet one last time?" Jeffrey felt there were things he needed to clear up.
Even if they were no longer a couple, he wanted to be transparent, especially since she was still friends with Dorothy. There was a chance they'd bump into each other in the future, and he just couldn't stand the feeling of lying and running away, the weight heavy on his conscience.
"Sure." Karen's response was quick, "l actually have something to tell you too." "On what?" Jeffrey asked instinctively.
"Let's talk face to face. Where are you?" "I'm at the City Hospital." Karen pursed her lips, her gaze catching the City Hospital logo on the door. "I'm here too. Let's meet at the outpatient department.” "Okay." After hanging up, Karen slapped her forehead in frustration.
She wondered, if she just forgave Jeffrey like that, would he even learn to appreciate her? Despite her firm resolve during their breakup, now she was...
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