The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus) novel Chapter 488

The early days of pregnancy were always challenging, but as Gabby reached the three-month mark, her morning sickness finally began to subside. With a newfound appetite, she was determined to make up for lost time, and she devoured every fortifying dish she could get her hands on, hoping to replenish what her baby had missed in those tough first weeks.

Grant exhaled a sigh of relief. His patience was rewarded as he anticipated the arrival of their child. Occasionally, he'd chat with Gabby, speculating whether the little one in her belly was a boy or a girl.

With the worst behind her, Gabby's belly grew more pronounced by the day, and at five months, she was visibly pregnant. One morning, as she washed her face, a sudden dizziness overwhelmed her, and before she could cry out, darkness enveloped her vision, and she crumpled to the floor.

The household staff, who had been attending to Gabby, were terrified. They rushed her to the estate's clinic and immediately informed Grant.

Grant burst into the clinic, gripped the doctor's coat, and demanded, “What the hell happened? How could she just pass out like that?”

The doctor’s face was etched with concern. “Sir, it’s likely that Gabby has developed a severe case of lymphoma. It hasn’t spread yet, but I’m afraid the baby… the baby may no longer be viable."

"What?! How is that possible? How could she have lymphoma? And how could the baby just stop growing?!" Grant was in disbelief, bombarding the doctor with questions.

His raised voice roused Gabby from unconsciousness. She woke to the devastating news, and tears streamed down her face.

Could it be? The child she had longed for, was gone just like that?

No! Impossible!

Struggling to sit up, Gabby pleaded with the doctor, "No, please check again. I don't believe it. I can't believe my baby has stopped growing!"

Grant, seeing her awake, rushed to her side. "Calm down and lie back," he urged.

Gabby shook her head, sobbing uncontrollably. "The doctor said my baby stopped growing! But he's been fine, growing inside me. It can't be true! It just can't!"

Grant understood her pain and agony. He softly patted Gabby's back, "It's okay, the doctor must have it wrong. Lay back down, and let him give you another check-up, okay?"

With that, Grant helped Gabby lie back on the hospital bed, just like comforting a child. After settling Gabby, Grant quickly pulled the doctor out of the room, not wanting to upset Gabby further.

As soon as they left, Gabby quietly got off the bed. Not even bothering to put on her shoes, she stood quietly at the door to eavesdrop on Grant and the doctor's conversation.