VALERIE’S POV.
“The doctor has some news for us. Shall we proceed?” Mark said as he came to hold me tightly.
I nodded again, feeling a knot tighten in my stomach. The doctor stepped forward, his expression serious as he addressed Mark.
I felt very dizzy, and I was convinced I was going to pass out once the doctor announced that I was not pregnant. I could not blame him for telling Mark the truth; there was no reason for him risking his career, his life, and that of his family for a stranger. I was asking too much from him.
I rubbed my sweaty palms against my dress while waiting for him to call out the result. It felt like the room temperature had increased by twice its average temperature. Mark turned to look at me. “Are you okay, Val.” He asked.
“I am fine,” I answered.
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