Chapter 460 Chapter 460 Congratulations, You're...
Linsey entertained the possibility of sharing exciting news with Collin upon his return if she was indeed pregnant Otherwise, she resolved to shoulder the sadness alone. She wanted to spare Collin the pain of another false alarm.
Collin, feeling a soft warmth flood through him as he listened to Linsey's soothing voice, responded gently, "I'll try to get back as soon as I can." His voice had a raspy depth to it.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe was hesitant to promise a specific day for his return due to a scheduled meeting with a jewelry designer. The desire to abandon his plans and return to Linsey's side was overwhelming, he had been away for only a day but missed her immensely.
Collin had never experienced such longing before Linsey entered his life. Now, every moment felt richer, filled with happiness that he had cto cherish deeply.
"Okay, I'll wait," Linsey responded quietly, her voice tender.
On Saturday morning, Linsey rose early, skipped breakfast deliberately, and went to the hospital for her pregnancy test on an empty stomach The test was completed swiftly, and Linsey soon found herself sitting quietly outside the examination room, awaiting the outcome.
To pass the time, she checked her phone and noticed a message from Dolores. "My dear friend, what are you up to now?" Linsey replied, "I'm at the hospital for a check-up." Dolores quickly sent another message, expressing concern. "Is everything okay? You're not unwell, are you?" Linsey paused for a moment, contemplating whether to disclose her current situation to Dolores.
With the test results imminent, Linsey opted to keep the details to herself until she knew more. She responded with a noncommittal message. "Just a regular health check-up, nothing to worry about. How's everything with you? Linsey swiftly steered the conversation in a different direction, and as expected, Dolores eagerly shifted to discussing her own affairs.
Soon, Linsey was called for her appointment with the gynecologist.
Her pulse quickened and her breathing grew shallow.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmInhaling deeply, Linsey rose from her seat and made her way to the doctor's office.
10:49 She reminded herself to remain composed regardless of the outcExcessive stress, she knew, could negatively impact her fertility With the test results in hand, Linsey entered the doctor's office "Please, take a seat,” the doctor said warmly, gesturing towards the chair with a comforting smile The doctor began by reviewing the report, then looked up at Linsey and inquired, "You're married, a Why didn't your husband accompany you today?": Linsey explained, "He's away on business. He doesn't even know I'm here" As the doctor sifted through the pages of the report, her expression turned grave "This" aren't you?
Linsey's pulse quickened upon observing the change in the doctor's face, "What is it, Doctor? Is there something wrong? She wondered if her recent symptoms might indicate an illness. Had her recent dizziness and nausea been symptoms of an illness? Linsey's mind was instantly overwhelmed with alarming thoughts.
The possibility of receiving a diagnosis for a termine illness m caused her heart to plummet.
Seeing Linsey on the verge of panic, the doctor quickly reassured her, "No, no, you've got it wrong." Breaking into a smile, the doctor said, "Congratulations, you're pregnant." For a moment, Linsey was too shocked to move. "Could you repeat that, Doctor?" 10 49