After All the Hurt, She Chose Herself novel Chapter 86

“Your pregnancy isn’t developing well, and there are already signs of a threatened miscarriage. Whether you choose to continue the pregnancy or terminate it, it won’t be easy on your body.”

The doctor couldn’t help but take a second look at the woman before her.

Her long hair was a bit of a mess, and her eyes were bloodshot, clearly from crying. She still let out a choked sob every now and then.

Her clothes were disheveled, suggesting she might have been through some kind of accident.

“Where is the child’s father?”

Aria had just been crying, and her voice was still thick with congestion. “He’s dead.”

“I’m so sorry.”

The doctor understood. No wonder she looked so haggard; she had just lost her husband.

She was so young. Keeping the child would be a burden, but terminating the pregnancy right after her husband’s death was a heavy choice.

It was truly a difficult decision.

“Regardless, I’ll prescribe some medication to help stabilize the pregnancy for now.” The doctor typed away at her keyboard. “You also have some issues with your uterus. Even if you decide to terminate, you’ll need to let your body recover first.”

“You must take the medicine on schedule, and come back for a follow-up in two weeks. Use this time to think carefully about what you want to do.”

Seeing Aria all alone, the doctor felt a pang of sympathy and couldn’t help but add a few more words.

“Honestly, keeping this child out of sentiment might not be the best thing for you. You still have your whole life ahead of you…”

Aria felt like crying again.

She had spent her youth on two men, and neither had ended well.

She was foolish, so foolish.

But the doctor was right. She still had plenty of time to experience the world.

Aria quickly wiped her eyes and thanked the doctor in a low voice.

After getting her prescription filled, Aria bought a bottle of water and swallowed the pills.

About half an hour later, the pain in her abdomen began to subside.

Her phone pinged.

But she had to be careful with the old man.

[Aria: Actually, I’ve been dropping hints for Gideon. I’ve had morning sickness and a poor appetite these last few days. He should be able to figure it out.]

[Aria: Besides, Gideon has been so focused on Lilith lately, I don’t want to tell him so soon…]

This time, the old man didn’t text back. He called her directly.

“This is absurd! Causing trouble with your husband over another woman!”

The old man’s voice was booming and forceful.

“Grandpa, you know Gideon doesn’t like me. And Lilith needs the baby’s umbilical cord blood. I don’t want to say anything because I’m worried that when the time comes, the baby might…”

Before Aria could finish, the old man cut her off. “Don’t say such awful things! The baby will be fine!”

The old man knew about Lilith’s need for cord blood, but he would never agree to using Aria’s child for that purpose.

Her concerns were understandable.

“That woman doesn’t have much time left anyway, so we won’t tell Gideon for now. I saw your report. Your health is severely depleted. You and Gideon will move back here in a few days. I’ll have a doctor prepare a special diet for you.”