CHAPTER 184

ELLA'S POV

My mind struggled to process the information he'd just shared. I blinked hard, forcing myself to focus on his face.

"Miss Thompson, did you hear what I said?" The doctor's brow furrowed as he peered at me over his clipboard.

I swallowed hard, my throat suddenly dry. "I'm sorry, could you repeat that?"

He sighed, lowering the clipboard. "Your mother's condition is stable now, but her pregnancy is in a delicate state. She needs complete bed rest for the next few weeks at least."

I nodded slowly, the reality of the situation finally sinking in. "What... what caused this?"

The doctor adjusted his glasses, his expression softening. "Based on our tests, it appears your mother has been under significant stress lately. Coupled with her age, it's put a strain on the pregnancy. Has she experienced any major life changes or upheavals recently?"

A humorless laugh escaped my lips before I could stop it. The doctor raised an eyebrow, and I quickly composed myself. "You could say that,"