His expression darkened further. "All the more reason to get you checked out thoroughly."
(Melissa's POV)
The doctor's words hit me like physical blows, each one more devastating than the last.
"You're approximately six weeks pregnant, Mrs. Blackwood."
Joy bloomed in my chest, quickly tempered by his next words.
"The accident has caused some bleeding. Your pregnancy is at risk."
My hands flew protectively to my stomach. "But the baby—"
"There's more," he continued gravely. "Your medical records indicate a previous termination that was... complicated. It's left scarring that makes this pregnancy inherently unstable."
Tears burned in my eyes. The abortion had been years ago, before I'd even met Ethan—a desperate decision made in desperate times.
"What are my chances?" I whi
