Chapter 288

Elijah hadn't even finished checking in, but he quickly arranged a car to take Sabrina to the hospital without hesitation. Sabrina was scared; it was her first pregnancy, after all. She wasn't prepared for this child, leaving her mixed feelings. However, deep down, she felt a hint of joy. Her entire mood was lifted because of this news. It was a strange and wonderful feeling. She hadn't decided if she wanted to be a mother. Would she lose the child before making up her mind? Her tummy ached. She could barely move as she leaned against Elijah. She felt despair as if fate was playing a joke on her. She suddenly understood what Elijah meant when he told her at the airport not to do anything she might regret. She might have felt at ease if she didn't want this child. But since she hadn't made a decision, losing the child now would fill her with guilt. She would blame herself for not protecting them. The car sped through traffic, and the lights illuminated Sabrina's face. Elijah saw her bright eyes brimming with tears she tried to hold back. The sight of those tears made his heartache. "Sabrina, trust yourself. Don't be afraid. You're just tired. You'll be fine, and so will the baby. Think about how strong you are. The baby won't make things harder for you. Your body is just telling you it's tired." "Yes. I think so too." … They finally arrived at the hospital, and the doctor scolded them heavily. "You have to pay attention to your emotions and don't overexert yourself in the early stages of pregnancy. Some people miscarry just from being patted on the back. The father must be careful not to upset the mother and ensure she doesn't get too tired, understood?" Elijah was embarrassed, but Sabrina felt worse. "He isn't…" "She needs to be hospitalized for two days." Elijah quickly handled the paperwork. By the time they reached the hospital ward, it was already late. Sabrina was exhausted and fell asleep as soon as she hit the bed. Elijah sat in the chair beside her, responding to some work messages. The glow from his phone illuminated Sabrina's arm. Her wrist was slender and pale. He got up, tucked her hand under the blanket, and watched as she slept peacefully. She was probably too tired, which was why her face appeared weary and fragile. His heart couldn't help but ache for her. He lay back down, resting his head on his arm. His deep gaze was overwhelmed with emotions. ... After arriving in Southerby, Nelson called Sabrina, but her phone was off. She never turned off her phone, so he couldn't help but feel uneasy by the fact that her phone was turned off late at night. Distracted, he found a hotel to stay in. He kept calling her, but she remained unreachable. Nelson stood by the hotel window and smoked a cigarette. The night was mesmerizing, but Sabrina was even more so. She and Elijah were traveling alone. It wasn't hard to believe that nothing would happen between them. Nelson felt a thorn in his heart. He wasn't a conservative man. He believed that as long as people were responsible for themselves and their actions didn't hurt anyone else, there was nothing wrong with physical intimacy between men and women.