Filed to story: The Regretful Billionaire: An Unpredicted Reunion
She refused to talk.
“T’ll get myself to the hospital.”
He did not like the idea but feared Danika’s wrath even more.
Almost instantly, she saw the lights turned off in his bedroom, as though he had decided to leave for the hospital.
She was momentarily taken aback and asked, “Are you feeling sick anywhere?”
“No.I’m feeling great,” he answered.
She pressed on, “Did you get the prescribed meds?”
“Yes,” he answered.
After a slight pause, she relented, “That’s fine.You can rest at home for a few days, but you need to stick to a routine and take your meals.Got it?”
Go to the OB/GYN if You’re Pregnant
“Yes, ma’am,” Eustace answered obediently like a schoolboy.
Feeling defeated, she nagged him a bit and hung up.
He put his phone away and decided to let loose since Danika had learned the truth.He marched into his study, turned on the lights, and started working.Then, his phone chimed as a text arrived. He checked the text —it was from Danika.
“Rest early!”
He lifted his gaze and saw her standing by her window, staring right at him.He had no choice but to leave the study.
This time, he went to rest in the bedroom instead of working.
He wasn’t mad at her for being controlling; he was glad she cared about him.
She wouldn’t have spent her time keeping a check on him otherwise.
He swiftly drifted into sleep with the lovely thought.
That night, he had a pleasant dream.
On the next day, Danika went to work again.
Before that, she called Eustace, as usual, to check on his condition.
She felt more assured after learning that he was fine.
He had age on his side, but everyone would eventually age.
Once again, she reminded him to take good care of himself.
Danika was scheduled for outpatient consultations today and was in her office early, waiting for her patients.
To her surprise, her first patient of the day was a familiar face.
She stared at Marigold Wagner, and her gaze traveled to Marigold’s baby bump.
“You’re pregnant?”
“Yes.””
Marigold nodded, looking a little sheepish.
Danika frowned and advised, ”Go to the OB/GYN if you’re pregnant.This is the neurosurgery department.”
“No.I have a headache,”
Marigold hurriedly explained.She was reluctant to go for a consultation, especially when Danika was the doctor on the shift.
She would have picked a different date if she had known.
Danika realized that Marigold wasn’t kidding, and she put on a serious face.
When did the symptoms start?”
“It started when I was pregnant, but it wasn’t too bad back then.Now, it’s gotten out of hand.”
While explaining, Marigold held her forehead—it was obvious that she had been suffering from a headache up to that moment.
Danika had a bad feeling about the symptom.
A headache was either a sign of serious underlying issues or the patient’s illusion when nothing was wrong.
As she prepared for a checkup, she directed her gaze at the baby bump.
“I’d suggest a brain CT scan, but you’re pregnant now.The scan might affect the baby to a certain extent.”
“How would that affect my baby?”
Marigold started feeling nervous.
“Well, I can’t be sure.Most of the time, it wouldn’t affect the baby too much, but there are exceptions.It’s up to you.”
The CT scan involved radiation, and Danika would prefer to leave the decision- making to Marigold.
She seemed torn but finally shook her head.
“Forget about it.Can you prescribe me some meds that won’t affect the baby? I’ll go for a checkup after the baby’s born.”
“Think carefully.If your headache is getting serious, it might be a hint of something bad,” Danika advised, thinking that the mother’s life was more important than the child’s.
Marigold nodded with a smile and replied, “I’ve made the decision.
I think I have a headache because I haven’t been sleeping well and thinking too much after getting pregnant.”
Marigold had not enjoyed a good night’s sleep since she found out she was pregnant.
She feared that others would find out about her pregnancy, but at the same time, she hoped they would.
The contradictory feelings tormented her on countless sleepless nights.
Who’s the Father?
“That’s possible too.”
Danika didn’t write off Marigold’s guess.
Still, when she noted the exhaustion on Marigold’s face, she advised, “You’re pregnant now.Just rest well and do not overthink.
“I know, but I can’t stop myself.”
Marigold smiled bitterly.She wouldn’t have suffered if she could get a grip on herself. She had to overcome the mental barrier on her own.
Even Danika, the doctor, could not offer much help.
“I’ll prescribe some pills that won’t affect your pregnancy,” she said.
“Thank you,” Marigold expressed her gratitude.
Danika glanced at her and commented, “You’ve changed a lot.”
She remembered Marigold’s character vividly in the past.
Now, Marigold seemed to have shed her signature smugness.
Marigold was taken aback by the sudden remark, but soon, she broke into a smile.
“Well, we’ll all grow up someday.”
Danika had no idea what Marigold went through, and the woman had no way to give Danika the detail.
While prescribing the medicine, Danika casually asked, “Who’s the father? Is he the rich guy you had dinner with from the last time?”
It was a mindless question, but Marigold reacted sourly.
“No.He’s not.”
“Oh.”
Danika didn’t think too much about the reaction and added absentmindedly, “When’s the marriage?”
When Marigold replied with silence, Danika finally realized the complexity of the situation.
“Your child…”
“Dr.Zellweger, stop with the questions.Just give me the pills.”
Marigold wanted to reveal the details behind the pregnancy, but she knew the father would likely want an abortion.
Danika sighed.
