Terrence Sterling nced at Meredith’s belly and sighed resignedly. Meredith noticed his gaze and wondered if it was because she had gained weight. Had he started to dislike her despite his assurances that he loved her regardless of her size? Lost in her thoughts, they arrived at the hospital.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org.


    The hospital at night was quiet, serviced only by the on-call doctor, which sped up their visit. Using his connections, Terrence quickly secured a slot for Meredith.


    Inside, they met an elderly doctor, a woman in her sixties. As soon as Meredith sat down, the doctor began, “What’s troubling you?”


    Embarrassed, Meredith replied, “I have a slight fever, feel weak, and a bit sweaty.” Normally, she wouldn’t havee to the hospital for such minor symptoms and would have just taken over-the-counter medication.


    The doctor then asked, “Are you pregnant?” This was a routine question for female patients. Meredith nced shyly at Terrence and began to deny it.


    “Doctor, perhaps we should do a test,” Terrence interrupted, “Her period is over a monthte.”


    Surprised, Meredith looked at Terrence. How did he know about herte period when she hadn’t even noticed? She had been so busy with the new restaurant and sorting out housing for Justin that she had forgotten about her cycle.


    The doctor suggested, “Let’s do a check-up first, and bring the report back to me.” After the tests, Terrence, who had familiarized himself with the hospital’syout, led Meredith to the blood test area.


    The results were ready in about twenty minutes, which Terrence collected. They returned to the doctor with the report. Despite her continuing mild fever and not feeling well, Meredith felt a surge of life when the doctor announced, “Congrattions, you’re pregnant.”


    This pregnancy had caught Meredithpletely off-guard.


    She looked at Terrence, who seemed unsurprised, almost as if he had known all along. He smiled and thanked the doctor, then asked, “Since she’s pregnant, she can’t take medication, right? What should we do about the fever?”


    “Just drink plenty of water and rest,” the doctor advised, reassuring them that the low fever was a normal response due to decreased immunity during pregnancy.


    Throughout the consultation, Terrence took the lead inmunicating with the doctor, asking about how to manage Meredith’s fever and other pregnancy-rted precautions.


    Meredith was still in a daze, overwhelmed by the news. She touched her belly and looked at Terrence. This was not a misunderstanding; she was truly pregnant with Terrence’s child.


    As they left the hospital, Meredith finally voiced her thoughts, “Terrence, did you know I was pregnant before? How did you know before I do?”


    Terrence tenderly ruffled her hair, “Who else would know if not me? I nted the seed, so of course, I know if it sprouted.”


    Meredith realized why Terrence had mentioned earlier that ‘the little one might not make it.’ He had been protecting their unborn child all along.


    She asked earnestly, “Terrence, do you really like the baby? Didn’t you once say that having children was a losing investment?”


    “I love the baby,” he assured her, his hands on her shoulders, smiling. “Congrattions, Meredith, you’re going to be a mom.”


    He ced his hand on her belly, “The moment I thought about the possibility, I was filled with anticipation and joy. Thank you, Meredith, for this happiness.”