The moment I opened my eyes, the steady beeping of the machine beside me filled my ears. My body felt heavy, and when I tried to move, the sheets seemed to hold me down. I turned my head slowly and saw the doctor beside me. She was checking my pulse, focused and calm, her eyes steady on me.
“You’re awake now, Miss Valerio,” she said, scanning her chart. She leaned closer and checked me again, making sure my breathing was steady.
I swallowed hard, my voice low. “Wait… why am I here? What happened?”
“You collapsed at your workplace, according to your boyfriend,” she explained gently. “Do you want me to call him in?”
My chest tightened. Boyfriend.
Before I could think, my hand shot to my stomach. My throat felt tight, and the words came out broken.
“H-how is… how is the baby?” My voice
