Chapter Twenty Two

Hope.

The next morning, I dressed in one of the chic outfits that had been delivered straight to our house by a local boutique. Damian had insisted i see an obstetrician before we departed for the Hamptons, and so, accompanied by him and flanked by several members of his security team, we entered the medical building where the doctor’s offices were housed.

I felt conspicuous and faintly embarrassed, but i also glowed under Damian’s constant attention and his apparent concern for my well being.

To my surprise, there was no waiting once Damian announced our arrival to the receptionist. His security detail remained in the lobby, and I smiled at the image of the big, burly men standing amidst a dozen small patients mostly children and women.

Damian and i were ushered to an exam room by a young nurse who assured us that the doctor would attend to us shortly.

When the nurse retreated, Damian lifted me and settled me on the exam table. Instead of sitting in the chair to the side, he sto