Tiffany was in a dilemma as she handed over the results to the doctor without daring to glance at it herself.
After a quick look, the doctor announced, "You're pregnant."
Tiffany's mind was spinning with disbelief. Even though she had mentally prepared for the possibility, she still couldn't quite believe it.
"Are you sure, doctor?"
"Of course. Your HCG levels are quite high. Can you recall when your last period was?"
Tiffany fell quiet.
Noticing Tiffany's hesitation, the doctor asked softly, "Are you considering not keeping the baby?"
Still reeling from the previous question, Tiffany was blindsided by this one.
The decision to keep the baby or not hadn't crossed her mind at all.
The doctor passed Tiffany the documents and said softly, "Maybe you should head home and have a talk with the baby's father.
"If you decide to keep the baby, start taking folic acid supplements regularly and keep up with your check-ups. But if not, it's important to come to the hospital early for the procedure. The longer you wait, the more it could affect your health."
Discuss it with the baby's father, as in Vincent?
Taking the paperwork, Tiffany nodded and said, "Thank you, doctor."
Tiffany walked out of the hospital with her mind consumed with worry. She hailed a cab to Teresa's apartment. She was so lost in her own world that she didn't even notice William following her.
Seeing Tiffany, Teresa was both surprised and delighted. She quickly prepared some fruit for her to eat.
Taking a deep breath, Tiffany couldn't help but notice the stronger scent of herbal medicine lingering in the air. "Teri, are you still into those herbal remedies?"
Teresa nodded, explaining, "Yeah, still at it. My mother-in-law insists I need to stick to it for at least a month before I can try for a baby. She believes it'll boost the chances."
As Tiffany looked into Teresa's eyes, she could feel the yearning within her. "Do you actually enjoy being around kids?" she asked.
Teresa didn't hesitate to respond, "Oh, I love them." There was a hint of nostalgia in her voice.
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