Chapter 144

Caroline's POV By Monday morning, I was a wreck. Exhaustion clung to me like a heavy coat, and the morning sickness had intensified. I could barely keep my eyes open at my desk, fighting waves of nausea that came without warning. "Carrie, wake up. Come on, let's get you to the couch in my office," Ryan's gentle voice pulled me from a doze I hadn't realized I'd fallen into. "What happened?" I lifted my head from the desk, confused by the stack of papers that had stuck to my cheek. "You were sleeping at your desk." Ryan's eyes were filled with concern. "Come lie down in my office. I'm thinking of giving you a few days off." "I fell asleep?" I rubbed my eyes in frustration. "I think I'm having a really bad stress crisis." Of course, I knew exactly what was causing my symptoms, but I couldn't tell him that. "I think you should see a doctor." Ryan offered his arm, and I took it as dizziness washed over me. "You're really pale. Could it be anemia? Are you eating okay?" "Honestly, Ryan, I can