The runaway groom novel (Irene and Isaac) novel Chapter 419

Chapter 419

It was Stephen Carr.

“Feeling better yet?” he asked.

Irene sat up. “Much better, Dr. Carr. Though, why are you here?”

“I was present when they brought you in,” Stephen replied. “I did the initial checkup, followed by the Head of Gynecology…”

“Wait, do I have a gynecological disorder?”

No way… She knew her own body well enough.

“I was just losing sleep for a while, and a little tired from work. I’m not-”

“You might be pregnant,” Stephen said, cutting her short.

Irene did a double take. “What?”

She had been taking contraceptive pills. How could she get pregnant?

“There must be a mistake *

“Not if it’s the Head of Gynecology,” Stephen countered.

Irene was dumbstruck “No way.”

“You can check yourself if you don’t believe me,” Stephen said, holding her gaze. “It should work to your benefit too, since it can ease tensions between you and Isaac.

Irene did not think so.

She and Isaac barely saw eye to eye with Tommy, and even after they finally started to develop a bond, Yvaine’s death drove them apart again.

Isaac needed time. If he had to return because of another newborn, it meant that he was not doing it for her, but rather, for the child.

Moreover, she did not want to push Isaac. She was willing to give him time instead of binding him with the prospect of another child.

She did not want their relationship to be like that.

“I understand. Could I ask you for a favor?” Irene asked just then.

Stephen nodded. “Tell me.”

“Don’t let anyone know that I’m pregnant,” she said, holding his gaze.

“Of course,” Stephen replied. “My lips are sealed–I’ll speak with Gynecology as well. Now take a proper rest, and you don’t have to come in for work tomorrow if you don’t think you can.”

“I’m fine,” Irene said, though she was spacing out a little already.

“Oh, right,” Stephen suddenly read. “Mick’s daughter took him back to Minerva.”

“He recovered already?” Irene asked offhandedly.

“No. There’s no way he can when he was so grievously hurt. I just sent him home early to spare him from reprisals.”

Irene knows that Stephen was referring to Isaac, but did not offer any comment because she knew what Yvaine thought about Mick.