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last update Last Updated: 2023-05-22 02:54:35

Rodney paced around the room his face laced with worry and fear . The doctor had been in the emergency unit for three hours,thirty minutes and he was getting impatient already .

He turned around for the umpteenth time strolling to the other end his hand wrapped at the back . The door finally of the ward finally opened and the Doctor stepped out in his white coat and stethoscope hanging over his neck .

“ Doctor , doc ... How is she ? ” he stutters rushing to the Doctor who stood disposing the hand gloves she made use of .

“ I can only speak to family only . ” The doctor responded adjusting her glasses on her long nose .

“ I am her family . ” Rodney replied hesitantly .

“ Okay , see me in my office. ” she answered as Rodney followed her to her office .

“ Are you her husband ? I am Alice. ” The Doctor introduced herself

“ Ummm.... No... I am her boyfriend . ” Rodney answers swiftly .

“ I see... She is a fighter , your baby is safe for now but complications may arise which may lead
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