He often mentioned how his new assistant was lively and energetic, reminding him of me when I had just graduated.
I never imagined it would take so little time for her to push me out of his life.
"Ms. Wright, do you want to keep this pregnancy?"
The doctor’s concerned words snapped me out of my thoughts.
My hand, holding the examination report, trembled slightly.
I closed my eyes and took a deep breath.
"Doctor, please arrange for an abortion as soon as possible."
I never expected to be pregnant at such a bad time.
Since I was set on divorcing Xavier, there was no need to create any further ties between us.
As I held the prescription and prepared to pay the bill, I unexpectedly ran into Loretta.
"Serena, what brings you here?"
She glanced up at the "Obstetrics" sign behind me and covered her mouth in feigned shock.
"Serena, are you pregnant? That's wonderful!"
Her faux surprise was revolting.
I gave her a cold, indifferent look.
"No, I just happened to walk past this department."
I was so focused on brushing her off that I didn't notice when Xavier appeared beside me.
His face was sullen, and he was holding a large bag of medicine.