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“Come here.” Stanley beckoned to her without answering.
Joyce didn't know what he wanted, but after hesitating for a moment, she slowly walked
over.
The man noticed her face growing even paler since she stepped out of the bedroom.
Hence, he asked with concern, “Do you always feel this uncomfortable every time you
have an episode?”
“Huh?” Joyce was momentarily stunned.
Stanley frowned. “I mean, do you always vomit so intensely every time?”
His gaze then shifted to her belly.
It was only then that Joyce realized he was actually showing concern for her.
In an instant, Joyce widened her eyes in shock and stared at Stanley in disbelief.
Clearly, she couldn't believe that he would care about her.
Seeing Joyce's stunned expression, Stanley knew exactly what she was feeling and
thinking at that moment.
After all, he had treated her poorly in the past and never made her feel cared for before.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThus, it was natural for her to be surprised and unsure how to react when he showed
concern.
It was his fault.
Stanley raised his hand and gently tapped Joyce's forehead. “Are you dumb? Why aren't
you answering my question?” he said tenderly.
Her lips parted, and it took her a long time to regain her senses. She nodded blankly and
answered, “Yeah, it's always like this.”
Hearing her answer, Stanley furrowed his brows.
The fact that she always experienced such severe pregnancy symptoms showed that her
condition was far more serious than that of most pregnant women.
If the situation persisted, it would not only be harmful to her body but could also cause her
health to deteriorate.
Stanley narrowed his eyes and asked, “What did the doctor say?”
The woman replied solemnly, “The doctor said I should stay in the hospital to recuperate
until the pregnancy symptoms get better.”
If she did not heed the doctor's advice, she would risk losing the baby as the symptoms
were too severe.
It had also affected her eating and sleeping habits, and she was starting to feel lethargic
all day.
In the long run, she would not have sufficient nutrition to feed her child. Not only would
the child not survive, but she would also risk her life too.
Stanley's expression turned grim when he heard Joyce's reply. “Why didn't you listen to
the doctor's advice and stay in the hospital?”
The woman looked up at him, then quickly lowered her head again. “I went to the hospital
for a prenatal check-up the day before you came. It was also when the doctor suggested
that I stay in the hospital to recuperate. I was planning to stay, but you were injured by my
father that day.”
The implications behind her words were clear. She meant that she was supposed to stay in
the hospital, but she didn't have the opportunity because she had to take care of him.
For a moment, Stanley felt a pang of guilt.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe sighed before asking, “Do your parents know about this?”
Joyce shook her head. “No, I didn't dare tell them. They will be worried if they know about
my condition. I have already caused them so much trouble; there's no need to burden
them further. My parents are getting old and can't bear too much pressure, so...”
Even though she didn't complete her sentence, Stanley understood her meaning.
He had already guessed that she hadn't told her parents.
Otherwise, her parents wouldn't have agreed to let her take care of him. They would have
insisted that she stay in the hospital to rest and recover.
Stanley's expression darkened as he frowned tightly.
Sensing his displeasure, Joyce felt her lips quivering with nervousness.
Why is he unhappy? Why is he angry? What is he angry about?
Unable to guess his thoughts, Joyce lowered her head and stayed silent.
Just then, Stanley asked again, “Have you been experiencing these symptoms in the past
few days?”
She nodded and replied, “Yeah, but it usually happens at night, seldom in the daytime.”
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