Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 126

When I got to the hospital, I was taken for a gynecological check-up while Neil waited outside.

I gave the doctor a brief rundown of my situation, followed by a series of tests. The results didn't seem optimistic. The doc suggested I stay in the hospital for a bit, which seriously bummed me out. I felt like a deflated balloon.

“The man outside, is he your husband? Should we fill him in on your situation? You'll need someone to take care of you,” the doctor asked.

“No, he's just a friend. If I need his help, I'll let him know. Thanks.” I replied wearily.

After I was transferred to the ward, Neil came to my bedside and asked. “What's up? The doc wouldn't tell me anything.”

I requested the doctor to keep it confidential, so she wouldn't inform Neil. Patient privacy was respected in such cases.

Looking at Neil's worried face, I knew he genuinely cared for me. He had left Bonnie behind to rush me to the hospital. This wasn't some figment of my imagination. I was debating whether I should tell him the truth, give him a chance to decide.

If I could successfully deliver the baby, I wouldn't shoo him away from visiting.

“Neil, I…” I was about to say when Neil's phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID and picked up. After a few words, I got the gist of the conversation. It must be Kate on the other end.

“How did it get so serious?”

“I'm on my way.”

“Alright, got it.”

I was hesitant a moment ago, but now I was determined. Neil had only sent me to the hospital out of conscience, so how could I be swayed so easily?

Thank God I held my tongue, if not, I would've been accused of taking advantage of him.

Neil hung up the phone and looked at me hesitantly. I smiled and said,“Go, you've done enough by bringing me here.”

“She sprained her ankle pretty badly. I'll go check on her,” Neil seemed to be explaining to me.

“No need for explanations, you're a free man.” I maintained a calm smile, trying to sound indifferent.

Even though I was distraught and anxious, I didn't want to show it. The child in my belly wasn't just mine, but if I wanted to bring him into the world, I had to bear this burden alone.

Neil furrowed his brows and then left.

As I watched the door of the ward close, my heart remained restless for a long time. After a while, I asked the doctor to find me a nurse to take care of me for the next few days.

Then I called Orlando to take a leave. He was worried and wanted to visit me in the hospital. I gave him the address and told him to come the next day.

At night, while scrolling through my phone in bed, I saw a post by Bonnie. It was from five hours ago, probably around the time when Neil was taking me to the hospital. A picture of an injured ankle and a brief caption, “What hurts more than a sprained ankle is a broken heart.”

She must be upset thinking that the man she deeply loved chose to bring his unwell ex-wife to the hospital while she was injured. It must be heart-wrenching.

Well, she had it coming. I had endured countless painful moments of being abandoned, with Neil always choosing her over me.