Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 141

I had to check into the hospital again, which means I have to take leave from work.

Orlando persuaded Kate to return to the company, providing me with an opportunity to avoid her for a while.

However, Orlando didn't understand why I was hospitalized again. After his constant prodding, I finally told him about my pregnancy and the risk of miscarriage.

"You need to tell your parents!" Orlando insisted that I share the news with my parents, considering that being pregnant was a big deal, especially since the baby's father was my ex-husband.

"Don't mention it, I'll tell them later," I replied immediately.

"Are you sure you will?" Orlando questioned back.

"Yes, I will." I responded.

Finally, he gave up.

After hanging up, I rested tiredly, pondering how to break the news to my parents.

A few days later, before I could tell my family anything, I received two unexpected visitors.

Bonnie, seated in a wheelchair, was pushed into the room by Malinda.

Only a week had passed since I last saw her, but she had grown pale and skinny, a stark contrast to her former vibrant self.

I didn't see Neil around.

"Irene, I came to say goodbye," Bonnie said weakly. "Neil has gone to Phenovia to sort out hospital arrangements for me. I came back to gather my medical records. I shouldn't be flying in my condition, but I decided to take the risk."

I didn't respond. Her life or death meant nothing to me, Neil would take care of her.

As for Neil, I had no reason to blame him.

I proposed the divorce, I hid the news of the baby, I didn't give him any room to choose.

"Malinda, I'd like to have a word with Irene alone. Could you step out for a bit?" Bonnie asked when she saw my silence.

Malinda glanced at me, nodded, and left the room, closing the door on her way out.

Left alone in the room, Bonnie suddenly laughed. Her eyes gleamed with a kind of triumph that surprised me.

"Irene, Mr. Whitmore loves me," her face lit up as she spoke. "See how worried he is about me? He immediately arranged for me to have my surgery in Phenovia. He's paying for everything, and he'll be by my side."

"So what?" I asked, puzzled by her need to brag.

If Neil had initiated the divorce and I was forced to accept it, her behavior might have made sense.

But the reality was that I dumped Neil, clearly indicating that I didn't care who he was with. Yet, Bonnie seemed to enjoy flaunting their relationship.

"I won't let you ruin my happiness," Bonnie's smile gradually faded as she looked at the medicine bottle. "Are you trying to save your baby?"

Suddenly, a strong sense of unease washed over me. The nurse had just stepped out to buy some fruit, and Russel wouldn't visit until after work.

I quickly hit the call button, hoping to summon help.

Bonnie suddenly stood up, knocked my hand away, and before I could react, she put her hand on my shoulder and waist.

The next moment, she pushed me off the bed. I hit the floor hard and let out a scream of pain. Blood was gushing out from below!

"Your sweet dream of using the baby as a bargaining chip has just burst!" Bonnie said, watching me curl up in pain on the floor. She showed no sympathy, only a victorious smile.