CEO’s Regret After I Divorced (Serena and Ryan) novel Chapter 318

Chapter 318: Chapter 318 Pregnant

Cedric’s POV

I caught her before she hit the ground, calling her name with increasing urgency as panic surged through my veins. When she didn’t respond, I lifted her into my arms and rushed her to the nearest hospital, her slight form feeling so fragile against my chest.

The sterile hospital corridor seemed endless as I paced anxiously, waiting for news. Every minute felt like an eternity. When the doctor finally emerged from Serena’s room, I hurried forward, my heart in my throat.

"Is she alright? What happened?" I demanded, unable to mask the concern in my voice.

"The patient is stable," the doctor assured me with practiced calmness. "This appears to be a case of acute stress combined with her pregnancy. The first trimester can be particularly challenging, and with her current stress levels, this collapse isn’t surprising."

He adjusted his glasses and continued, "You need to ensure she gets proper rest and avoids stressful situations. Her condition is delicate right now."

I froze, my mind struggling to process what I’d just heard. "Did you say... pregnancy?"

"Yes," the doctor confirmed, checking his chart with clinical detachment. "She’s approximately six weeks along. Are you the father? She’ll need to stay for observation for at least a day or two."

As the doctor walked away, I turned toward Serena’s room, a complex mixture of emotions churning inside me. The pregnancy changed everything. For Serena, for Ryan Blackwood, and possibly... for me. I couldn’t help the small flicker of hope that sparked in my chest, even as I tried to suppress it.

My gaze lingered on her sleeping form through the doorway, her face peaceful in contrast to the turmoil in my mind. She looked beautiful even now, vulnerable in sleep in a way she never allowed herself to be when awake.

Soon enough, Serena stirred, her eyes blinking open as she stared at the white ceiling with confusion clouding her features.

"What happened to me?" she asked softly, disoriented.

I opened my mouth, then closed it again, the words "you’re pregnant" hovering on the tip of my tongue. Something held me back—perhaps selfishness, perhaps concern for her fragile state. Instead, I said, "How are you feeling? You should rest."

I moved closer to her bedside. "The doctor says you need to stay for observation for a couple of days."

Serena’s brow furrowed, her expression instantly troubled. "At a time like this? How can I possibly stay in the hospital?"

"Serena," she pressed, her eyes searching mine, "what’s really wrong with me? You can tell me. I’m prepared for it."

I forced a smile that didn’t reach my eyes. "Just severe stress. You pushed yourself too hard."

"Please listen to the doctor," I continued, gently adjusting her blanket. "Rest properly. Here, at least, no one will disturb you."

She sighed, her shoulders slumping slightly. "I’ll call Ethan and let him know I’m staying here tonight."

I nodded and handed her the phone, watching as she crafted a careful excuse to her brother without mentioning the hospital. She asked him to keep an eye on the company and decided to temporarily hold off on addressing the plagiarism accusations.

Ethan agreed to everything, telling his sister to rest well before ending the call.

I went to buy some fruit for her, hoping the small gesture might lift her spirits. When I returned, I heard Serena’s voice from the hallway. She was on the phone with Ryan. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

"Ryan, I’m fine, don’t worry about me," she was saying, her voice taking on a warmth I’d never heard directed at me.

"Things aren’t as bad here as you imagine. The Quinn family is helping."

"ARt might be a new design company, but we don’t know their background. Approaching them directly might play into their hands, making the situation even worse."

I couldn’t hear Ryan’s response, but whatever he said made her smile—a radiant, genuine smile that pierced my heart like a blade. When she hung up, she finally noticed me standing in the doorway.

"Cedric, I’m fine. You don’t need to stay," she said, surprise evident in her voice when she saw the fruit I’d brought.

I sat down beside her bed, trying to keep my expression neutral. "Serena, you shouldn’t worry about anything for the next couple of days. It’s better for your recovery."

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