"I need to talk to you," Derek said in a stern tone, his expression unwelcoming.
"Can't it wait?" Nora replied, her voice tinged with annoyance. "I really need to get to the hospital," she added hurriedly, her heart racing ahead to meet the new candidate.
Derek's expression turned serious, as he moved closer to Nora. "I'm afraid it can't wait," his voice laced with urgency.
Nora's curiosity piqued, as she narrowed her eyes slightly, her mind reeling with several possibilities as anticipation tingled up her body. "What's going on?"
Derek stepped back slowly, he hesitated a bit, before finally speaking. "You've been stressing yourself lately, and it's not good for the pregnancy," his brow furrowed with concern.
Nora shook her head in disagreement. "I am taking care of myself, and Kara i
