The Unwanted Wife and Her Secret Twins (Mia and Kyle) novel Chapter 156

Chapter 156 Unexpected Departures

Mia’s POV

“What?” The news caught me completely off guard. “Since when?

“About two weeks ago,” she replied, labeling the vial of blood. “It was quite sudden.”

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Two weeks ago–right around the time I returned from Paris. Were the timing coincidental? Nate had left without a word, without even a goodbye text.

“Are you okay?” the nurse asked, noticing my distress. “Your pulse just jumped.”

“I’m fine,” I assured her, though my mind was racing. “Just surprised. He was my mother’s doctor for years.”

The nurse nodded sympathetically. “A lot of patients were upset when he left. He was very popular here.” She applied a bandage to my arm. “All done. The doctor should have these results soon.”

After she left, Kyle studied my face. “You seem to care a lot about Nate.”

“He is my friend,” I said, not wanting to explain anything.” He has three dogs that Gas loves to play with.” I added.

Kyle’s expression was unreadable. “I see.”

Mom returned before the conversation could continue, carrying a bag from the hospital cafeteria. “I brought you some yogurt and fruit,” she said, setting it on the tray table. “Dr. Matthews said you should try to eat something.”

I nodded, grateful for the distraction. “Any word from Robert?”

“The bail revocation hearing is confirmed for tomorrow at nine,” she reported. “Robert’s confident the judge will rule in our favor, especially given Taylor’s blatant violation of the restraining order.”

“Good.” I picked at the fruit cup without much enthusiasm. “I’ll feel better once she’s back in custody.”

“We all will,” Mom agreed, settling into the chair on the opposite side of my bed from Kyle. “Are you feeling any more contractions?”

“Just occasional twinges,” I replied. “Nothing like before.”

The hour passed slowly, with Mom and Kyle maintaining a polite but distant conversation about the weather, the hospital facilities, and other neutral topics. I drifted in and out of sleep, the medication making me drowsy despite my racing thoughts about Nate’s sudden departure.

Finally, Dr. Matthews returned with my test results. “Good news,” she announced. “All your labs came back normal. No signs of preeclampsia, just some dehydration and stress–induced hypertension.”

The relief was immediate and palpable. “So I can go home?”

“Yes, but with strict instructions,” she emphasized. “Modified bed rest for at least a week, Minimal stress–and I mean minimal, Mia. No work, no court hearings, nothing that raises, your blood pressure.”

“The bail hearing-“I began.

“Your lawyer can handle it without you,” Kyle said firmly.

nodded, properly chastised. “Understood.”

“I’m prescribing a mild anti–anxiety medication that’s safe during pregnancy,” she continued. “Take it as–needed when you f stressed. And I want to see you back here in three days for a follow up.”

“We’ll make sure she follows every instruction,” Mom promised, her tone allowing no argument.

Dr. Matthews smiled. “I know you will, Sarah. That’s why I’m comfortable sending her home rather than admitting her.”

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The discharge process took another half hour, with nurses removing my IV and the fetal monitors, and providing detailed instructions for home care. When I was finally cleared to leave, Kyle insisted on bringing his car around to the entrance while Mom helped me dress.

“You don’t have to drive us,” I protested as we waited for the wheelchair that hospital policy required. “We can take a taxi.”

“I’d feel better if you’d let me help,” Kyle said, his tone carefully neutral. “But it’s your choice.”

I sighed, too tired to argue. “Fine. Thank you,”

The ride home was quiet, each of us lost in our own thoughts. The news about Nate continued to trouble me. Why would he leave so suddenly, without even saying goodbye? Had something happened with his position at the hospital, or was his departure. related to my accidental discovery of the Jardin House?

As Kyle pulled up in front of my building, he finally broke the silence. “I can have some groceries delivered, if that would help. So you don’t have to worry about shopping while you’re on bed rest.”

The offer was so practical, so thoughtful, that it caught me off guard. “That’s… thank you. Then.”

My boundaries are changing. I’ve started to get used to accepting Kyle’s help. Even though I know I shouldn’t.

He nodded, coming around to open my door and offer his arm for support as I climbed out of the car. Mom had already gone ahead to hold the building door open and alert Eduardo to our arrival.

“Do you need help getting upstairs?” Kyle asked.

I shook my head. “We can manage from here. Thank you for the ride.”

He hesitated, clearly wanting to say more. “Call if you need anything,” he said finally. “Anything at all.”

“I will,” I promised, though we both knew it was unlikely.

Gas’s ecstatic greeting when we entered the apartment did more for my spirits than all the medication and reassurances combined. He danced around my legs, whining happily, then led me to the sofa as if he understood exactly what I needed.

“Smart boy,” Mom commented, watching as I settled onto the cushions with Gas immediately claiming the spot beside me. “He knows you need rest.”

“He’s better than any doctor,” I agreed, scratching behind his ears. “Aren’t you, buddy?”

Mom busied herself arranging pillows behind my back and bringing a light blanket from my bedroom. “Are you hungry? I can make some soup.”

“I’m okay for now,” I assured her. “Just tired.”

“Rest, then,” she said, stroking my hair in a gesture that reminded me of childhood illnesses and her unwavering care. “I’ll be right here if you need anything.”

I nodded, already feeling my eyelids grow heavy.

Taylor’s threatening text. Edward Porter’s connection to Kyle’s father. Nate’s sudden departure. The twins, still safely growing inside me but clearly sensitive to my stress and anxiety.

It was all too much to process in my current state. Sleep claimed me before I could untangle the web of complications that seemed to grow more intricate by the day.

When I woke, the apartment was dim with early evening light. Gas still pressed against my side, his warm weight a comfort in the gathering gloom. I could hear Mom moving quietly in the kitchen, the soft clink of dishes suggesting she was preparing dinner despite my earlier lack of appetite.

I reached for my phone, curious about the time and checking for any updates from Robert about tomorrow’s hearing. To my surprise, there was a text from Nate:

Chapter 156 Unexpected Departures

I heard you were in the hospital today. I hope everything’s alright with you and the babies.

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