Chapter 397
Alexander was cradling Rain inside the car on their way to the hospital. She giggled because his nonstop kissing on her face and neck tickled her.
“Stop already,” she said, giggling.
Alexander finally pulled back and stared intensely at her. “Ah, I’m so happy right now that words are not enough to describe how I’m feeling,” he said with a wide smile before leaning closer to kiss her lips.
Then he moved to her neck and nuzzled his nose at its crook. “Thank you, Rain… Thank you so much for this blessing p>
Rain smiled as she caressed his head and hair. Then she said in jest, “Hmm, it’s not like I’m the only one who worked on it. Thank you, too, Alexander, for giving me such a great blessing p>
He pulled away, blinking rapidly at her, and she chuckled. She cupped his face and added, “Yes, you worked hard on it before. You were in such a hurry to make babies p>
“Me? But why?” he asked with a frown. Rain bit her inner cheek since she couldn’t possibly say it was because of his father… because his father was battling cancer and for the uncertainty of his life. That was why he… no, both of them, had really tried their best to make a baby.
She leaned in to kiss his lips as she just murmured, “Hmm because we both wanted it.” She didn’t lie since she and Alexander both wanted this as well.
Soon, they arrived at the hospital and went straight to the doctor referred by Dr. Lambert to check on Rain. She requested some laboratory tests so they did, and then she and Alexander waited for the results in the waiting area. She watched as Alexander became busy with all the transactions.
Soon, they were called by the doctor’s secretary to return.
“Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster!” the doctor instantly greeted them.
Then she looked at Rain and added, “You’re four weeks pregnant, Mrs. Lancaster p>
Alexander pulled her in for a hug, whispering, “We really did it p>
After releasing her, he assisted her to sit and then sat on the opposite side. Looking at the doctor, he asked, “She should have vitamins, right? For the baby’s health, she needs to take one, too, right? What does she need? Should she stop working p>
“Alexander,” she called his attention since he was asking questions in a row.
The doctor chuckled and said, “Let’s have a question-and-answer session one at a time, Mr. Lancaster, and I will answer them all p>
Meanwhile, Rain turned to the doctor and asked first, “Can I travel today? I need to fly to Palan Island and attend an important wedding p>
The doctor nodded and said, “Of course. You can still follow your normal routine and travel, but make sure not to overexert yourself. Now, tell me your symptoms so I can assess if your pregnancy is sensitive p>
Rain nodded and started telling the doctor how she felt a bit more tired than usual and sleepy more often. “Also, it’s like I’ve been having shortness of breath lately,” she admitted, remembering how she felt suffocated while making love with Alexander in the bathroom of the camper van.
The doctor nodded and explained, “Shortness of breath is a common symptom during pregnancy. It can begin in the first trimester and may worsen over time due to increased pressure from the fetus on the diaphragm and hormonal changes. It’s usually harmless p>
Then Alexander started asking again, “Are you sure, Doc, that it’s safe for her to fly today? It won’t affect the baby p>
Rain just watched as the doctor and Alexander interacted. Alexander seemed to know what he was asking, so she didn’t bother to interrupt but listened.
Unconsciously, she lovingly touched her still-flat tummy. The thought of another life growing inside her made her so excited… but nervous at the same time. She had grown up not knowing the love of a mother, so she wasn’t confident.
Yes, she had grown up with her Aunt Melanie’s tender and loving care, but Aunt Melanie wasn’t always there for her like a mother should be. Aunt Melanie had a disease, and Tim would always separate them. Sylvia would always get in between them, making sure she stayed lonely and all by herself.
She turned to Alexander, who looked like a student listening attentively to his teacher. She smiled, knowing Alexander would make a very good father. That thought reassured her, he would fill in what she was lacking, and it gave her enough confidence not to dwell on worries about her baby’s future.
After a lengthy discussion with the doctor, Alexander guided her to a chair in the waiting area and said, “Just stay here. I’ll go buy all the medicines now p>
She simply nodded and watched as he went to the pharmacy. Then she frowned, noticing a familiar figure walking toward the exit. Somehow, something told her to follow him. Rain stood up and quietly trailed after him.
He walked toward a fire exit, and she hesitated. Should she continue or not? She glanced back at Alexander, who was still busy talking to the pharmacist.
Slowly, she opened the fire exit door and stepped inside. She immediately heard sobs and bit her lower lip, feeling his pain. It was him… Arlan Cartier, sitting on the stairs with his hands covering his face as he cried.
She could tell he was in deep pain, and Rain felt terrible for him. Mrs. Summer Lancaster still hadn’t woken up, according to William. As much as she wanted to visit, crossing paths with Carla was a very bad idea. Still, she continued to include Mrs. Summer in her prayers, wishing for her healing and for her to wake up soon.
But then Arlan froze as the fire exit door creaked. He turned and saw Rain standing behind it.
“Rain?” he murmured, quickly wiping his tears.
Rain approached him. “I’m sorry… I didn’t mean to intrude,” she said, handing him her handkerchief. She then sat beside him and murmured, “It must be so hard. I’ve been in this kind of situation, although… I’ve never thought of crying at a fire exit. Usually, I do it in the restroom with the faucets running so Alexander wouldn’t hear my sobs p>