Dr. Wood quickly spoke up, "No, no, it's good news. However, I need to discuss it with you first before making a decision."
After Dr. Wood finished speaking, he paused for a moment, "Anika went out with Mr. Duncan this morning and should be back in the afternoon. Mr. Lawrence is also coming in the afternoon. I'll be in my office waiting for you."
Zane agreed, "Alright, I'll come in the afternoon."
After the conversation with Dr. Wood, Zane thought for a moment and decided to call Iris.
When the call went through, several rings passed before someone picked up. However, it wasn't Iris; it was Anika.
"Brother, it's me."
Hearing Anika's voice, Zane asked, "Where's Iris?"
"He's in the restroom. Do you need him for something? Should I get him for you?" Anika felt that Zane calling for Iris must be important, so the words came out naturally.
After hearing Anika's words, Zane remained silent for a few seconds, "No need."
"Alright, I'll have him call you when he comes out."
Zane responded, "Where are you guys right now?"
"We're having lunch at a farmhouse in the suburbs. Is everything okay?" Anika asked.
"No issues. I'm going to South Hospital in the afternoon."
Anika agreed, "We're planning to head back in the afternoon as well."
Zane nodded, "Enjoy your lunch. See you in the afternoon."
After ending the call, Zane set his phone aside and went upstairs. When Zane went up, Yanis was still asleep. He hesitated for a moment before approaching her and gently waking her up.
When Yanis opened her eyes, she closed them again and nestled into Zane's embrace. "Let me sleep a bit more. I'm still a bit tired."
"You're not planning on sleeping at night?" Zane held her in his arms. "I'm going to South Hospital later. Do you want to come with me?"
Yanis took a few seconds before responding, "Sure."
Zane lifted her out of bed and carried her to the bathroom. Inside, he placed her on the countertop, turned on the cold water, rinsed a towel, and handed it to Yanis.
Yanis took the towel and covered her face with it. "Zane."
"Yeah?"
"I've been feeling a bit strange lately."
Because her voice was muffled by the towel, Yanis sounded a bit muffled.
Zane lifted the towel to look at her and then placed it back on her face. "How so?"
"I keep wanting to sleep. I'm fully awake, but I just can't open my eyes."
Removing the towel once again, Yanis handed it to Zane and continued, "Don't you think that's odd?"
Zane took the towel and washed it once more before handing it back to her. "Pregnancy makes you sleepy. It's not unusual."
Yanis sighed, "Maybe you're right."
After several rounds of placing the towel on her face, Yanis finally fully woke up.
"Why the sudden visit to South Hospital? Is something wrong with Anika? Iris mentioned a couple of days ago that Anika's condition was mostly fine," Yanis asked while sitting on the countertop, her hands wrapped around Zane's neck.
Zane supported her. "Dr. Wood called. He said he wanted to discuss something."
Yanis responded with an "Oh." She looked at Zane and inquired, "Can you put me down?"
Zane lifted her and guided her outside. "Do you want something to eat?"
Shaking her head, Yanis replied, "Not very hungry."
Zane led her downstairs and handed her a glass of warm water. "How about joining Iris and the others for dinner tonight? You won't have to come back."
Yanis shook her head again. "I don't really feel like eating."
Zane brought her downstairs and asked, "Shall we eat as much as you did at lunch?"
Yanis gave him a puzzled look.
Zane glanced at her, then said, "Alright, maybe I should say you can eat as much as you did at lunch."
Yanis chuckled and playfully kissed him. "Deal."
In the afternoon, around three o'clock, Zane took Yanis with him to South Hospital.
They arrived a little after four o'clock.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: I Become A CEO After Divorce