Kendall's hands shook a little while she twisted the doorknob to Dr. Sophia's office. The room was perfumed with the clean smell of antiseptic, mixing with the subtle lavender aroma from the essential oil diffuser in the corner. As she walked, her heart raced with growing anxiety.Dr. Sophia glanced away from her desk, her smile welcoming yet her gaze observant. “Kendall, come in. How are you feeling today?”Kendall forced a tight smile as she sank into the chair across from the doctor, her fingers curling into the fabric of her purse. “Nervous, to be honest. It’s been a rough week.”Dr. Sophia’s expression softened with understanding. "I'm certain that it has." However, we should proceed gradually, focusing on each step individually. Our first step will be to conduct a checkup and assess the progress.The doctor guided Kendall to the medical room, where the familiar process of taking vital signs and listening to the baby's heartbeat commenced. Kendall reclined on the exam table, hand
The sounds of Kendall's footsteps reverberated through the empty hallway, each one filled with the gravity of her recent discussion. The unease from Dr. Sophia's office wrapped around her like a cloak. As she approached the exit, Dr. Sophia’s voice cut through the tension.“Kendall, wait a moment.”“Kendal,” Doctor Sophia called out, her voice tinged with an unusual gravity.Kendall halted abruptly, turning to face her with a weary smile. “Doctor Sophia, what’s the matter?”Doctor Sophia’s expression hardened as she approached. I have something crucial to discuss with you. It’s regarding your IVF treatment.”Kendall’s brow furrowed. “Is there another problem?”Doctor Sophia looked around, as though seeking reassurance from the empty hallway. She inhaled deeply. "The sperm used in your IVF cycle has been confused."Kendall felt a chill down her back. She attempted to comprehend the words, but they appeared to spiral and curve like a maze. "What are you saying, a confusion?” Whose sperm
The words of Doctor Sophia hung in the air, sending a chill of fear down Kendall's spine. She fought to maintain a steady voice, but the words quivered as they barely slipped from her lips. "What are you trying to say?"Sophia's face displayed a profound, pained look, her eyes avoiding Kendall's stare. “I... I paid someone to take your place. To pretend to be you when Thane asked for the lady whose sperm he used.”Kendall's heart pounded rapidly, with each beat intensifying feelings of betrayal. But you just said you didn't have the courage to "What reason do you have for doing that?" She spoke in a barely audible voice, her emotions causing her voice to crack.Sophia paused to take a deep breath, nervously playing with the hem of her sleeve. I felt fear. Worried about the potential consequences if the truth was revealed. A feeling of panic swept over at that instant. I thought... I thought it would be easier this way.”The space appeared to shrink, the atmosphere growing heavier by t
Thane's steps echoed through the deserted parking lot, each footfall a sign of his unwavering chase. As he walked towards the hospital entrance, the gloomy skies reflected his somber mood.His thoughts were a storm of anger and worry, driven by the disturbing rumor he needed to confirm. He had briefly seen Kendall from afar, just a silhouette, which was enough to make him feel uneasy.He rushed through the hospital's clean hallways, his expression filled with resolute seriousness. The hospital was strangely silent, with the usual noise and activity dampened, as though the structure itself understood the importance of his task. As he reached Doctor Sophia’s office, he didn’t bother with formalities. He pushed the door open sharply and entered, his eyes narrowing as they locked onto the woman behind the desk.Doctor Sophia looked up from her paperwork, her expression shifting from surprise to a carefully managed calm. Her hands, resting on the desk, tightened slightly, betraying a moment
The lock clicked familiarly as Jason turned his key, the sound resonating in the vacant house. Entering the house, he was welcomed by a quietness in the dimly-lit interior that felt eerily unnatural. The quietness was noticeably different from the turmoil in his head, a whirlwind of thoughts spinning as he moved through the rooms.He shouted, his voice sounding tense and empty. “Kendall? Are you here?”The only response was the hollow echo of his voice. He walked around the living room, searching the areas he remembered she often visited, feeling his heart drop at each vacant spot. He checked the kitchen quickly, barely looking at the clean dishes, before heading upstairs.Jason paused outside Kendall's door at the top of the staircase. His fingers made contact with the wooden surface as he gently pushed it open, the sound of the hinges creaking cutting through the quietness. The room appeared exactly as he recalled - tidy, yet giving off an abandoned atmosphere. The bed was made, but
Kendall opened the front door with a feeling of relief. The quietness of the house felt overwhelming compared to the recent chaos of the past weeks. With a gentle click, she shut the door and her shoulders drooped a little. The well-known sound of the door seemed to amplify the significance of her arrival back. Quietly walking across the shiny wooden floor, she headed towards the kitchen.In the kitchen, she poured water into a glass, observing as the refreshing liquid spun inside the glass. The simple sound of the faucet provided a momentary calm amid her overwhelming emotions. Having a slow, intentional sip, she allowed the chill to calm her anxiety, even if just for a brief moment. She looked around the kitchen, noticing the everyday things like the tidy mail and the spotless countertops. It was a stark difference from the turmoil that appeared to be swirling inside her.After finishing the glass, Kendall sank onto the sofa in the living room. The soft cushions offered a temporary
Kendall felt her heart beating rapidly in her chest while she looked at Jason, her thoughts swirling with disbelief. Bringing up the baby was one aspect of their situation, however, Jason's composed attitude and his manner of discussing it left her feeling trapped in a whirlwind of emotions. She inquired, her voice shaking, “How did you discover?”Jason reached into his pocket and extracted a tiny, transparent pouch. Within the pouch was a pregnancy test strip, with its outcome clearly visible, a stark and undeniable fact. Jason interrupted, his voice firm but not unkind. “I was worried. I returned, and it was as if you had disappeared. I had to find out what was happening. I didn’t mean to invade your privacy, but this...” He motioned towards the test strip, "...was something I had to comprehend, something I needed to understand for myself.”Kendall averted her eyes, looking down at the floor, avoiding making eye contact with Jason. "I will..." She confessed to being scared, speaking
The silence of the living room was shattered by Kendall's phone ringing. Looking at the screen, she noticed Alicia's name shining. She felt a wave of relief when she saw her best friend's name, bringing comfort amidst her turmoil. She responded by swiping, feeling a slight relief as she recognized Alicia's voice on the phone.“Alicia! Kendall expressed her relief and weariness, which she was unable to completely hide, when she said, "I'm glad to hear from you."Alicia's soothing voice was like a warm and comforting balm on a stressful day. Hello, Kendall! Lately, you've been on my mind a lot. How are you managing? I acknowledge that you have been experiencing a difficult period.Kendall let out a deep sigh, trying to manage her feelings. I'm thrilled that you chose to reach out to me by phone. I have several pieces of information to share with you - some are positive while others are negative. It's truly been a crazy adventure, I must say. I was uncertain about where to find assistanc