Chapter 69
Having come in with a bunch of interns during her rounds, Rosalie’s attending physician was currently examining her. With so many people watching her examination, Rosalie was a bit nervous, but she knew this was part of the process of becoming a doctor.
Every doctor had to go through this. If patients refused to let interns. observe them, there wouldn’t be any doctors in the world. All Rosalie could do was endure the embarrassment until the examination was
over.
“You still need to be careful. For the next few days, don’t do anything. Just stay in bed and rest well. If there’s any more bleeding, we may not be able to save the baby,” said the attending physician.
Rosalie nodded. “I understand. Thank you, doctor.”
After the attending physician left with all the interns, Rosalie sighed in relief and gently touched her belly.
“Sweetie, Mommy will protect you. I won’t let you get hurt again.”
Suddenly, Rosalie heard a familiar voice saying, “You were admitted because of stomach problems, right? Why was the doctor talking about a baby?”
She turned her head and saw Sydney standing at the door. The older woman walked in and placed her purse on the bedside table, then pulled up a chair to sit by Rosalie’s bedside.
She gazed at her daughter–in–law’s belly and asked, “How far along are you?”
“Mom, I……”
A suddenly nervous Rosalie was tongue–tied, unable to utter a
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complete sentence.
“Why are you stuttering? How can you raise a child if you can’t speak properly? Do you want the child to stutter like you after they’re born?”
Sydney’s expression was serious, like a stern headmistress who had caught a disobedient student skipping classes. Rosalie was scared of her. She had thought she was quite afraid of her father–in–law, but now it seemed that her mother–in–law was even more intimidating.
Rosalie pushed through her discomfort and answered, “Over two
months.”
“The family doesn’t know yet, right? Including Theo?”
Rosalie nodded. “Yes, I haven’t told them. Mom, please, don’t tell anyone about this. It was hard, but I managed to keep it hidden.”
“Do you think Theo wouldn’t want this child?” Sydney asked.
Rosalie responded with a hesitant hum, then said, “Things between us
are-”
“I already know,” Sydney interrupted. “If you insist on keeping the child and still want a divorce, it’s better to make sure he doesn’t find out about your pregnancy. Otherwise, the situation will only get worse.”
Reassured by Sydney’s understanding words, Rosalie breathed a sight of relief. “Thank you.”
Her mother–in–law seemed a bit indifferent about Theodore and
Rosalie’s impending divorce. It was as if Sydney thought it was simply a natural course of action. She seemed rational and devoid of
any emotion.
Sydney was a very practical, decisive woman. For her to become a bank president naturally meant that she was not an ordinary person.
“Don’t mention it. Anyway, the child is yours, and your life is yours.
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You make your own choices, and whatever the consequences, you bear them yourself. No one else can be responsible for you,” said Sydney.
“Mom, you’re right, I’ll remember that. Thank you for coming to see
me. By the way, how did you know I was here?” Rosalie asked.
“Theo told me. He was in a car accident last night and is in the
hospital.”
“What?” Rosalie immediately sat up in bed, shocked and anxious.” How is he? Is he seriously injured? What happened?!”
Seeing Rosalie’s nervousness and flurry of questions, Sydney raised. an eyebrow. “You’re so concerned about him, huh? Weren’t you quite decisive when you signed the divorce papers?”
“I…” Rosalie tightened her grip on the blanket. “After all, I’ve known. him for ten years. Even if we get divorced, I can’t completely erase my feelings. Mom, please tell me how he is.”