Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 95

Initially indifferent and engrossed in his phone, Bryant suddenly looked up. I had nowhere to hide and reluctantly stepped forward.

Bryant's expression softened, and he asked gently, "What brings you to the hospital?"

That starkly contrasted with his cold tone with Margaret just moments ago. I might have interpreted it as a sign of favoritism in the past, but it only felt like a mockery at the moment.

Before I could respond, Margaret glanced at the doctor's information on the screen by the office door and laughed mockingly. "Why are you seeing a doctor from this department? Don't tell me you've caught std. Those usually come from a sketchy love life."

She raised her voice deliberately, drawing disdainful looks from many around us.

I felt relieved, realizing due to a shift change or something, the displayed specialist wasn't the one I had an appointment with.

And then, it dawned on me that although I was there for a pregnancy check-up, I was still in the early stages, not yet three months along, so I had to see a gynecologist instead of an obstetrician.

If it had been for obstetrics, I wouldn't have been able to explain myself, and Bryant might have used his influence to dig into my medical records.

I sighed softly, adjusting my mood, and said calmly, "Yes, the worst fear for a woman is her husband bringing home some dirty disease from his affairs."

Margaret clenched her teeth, not daring to argue further. "Then tell me. Why are you here?"

I smiled and answered softly, "Didn't you already say it? I'm here to get treated for the 'std' my husband gave me."

Margaret glared at me. "Jane, do you believe..."