Chapter 20
Upon arriving at the clinic, Emily looked around with a frown and asked in a low voice, “Why don’t we go to Cleveland Clinic? Is this small one reliable?” Eva calmly replied, “It’s not convenient p>
There were people in Cleveland Clinic who knew Mabel. She hadn’t considered being pregnant, so she went there to get checked before.
Now that she needed to handle it discreetly, she couldn’t go back to Cleveland Clinic.
What if someone spotted her and told Mabel?
To avoid any accidents, Eva planned to have an abortion at this small clinic.
Emily went to register and pay for Eva’s examination.
While waiting, the two sat on the bench.
Emily turned her head to look at Eva every now and then.
Eva couldn’t resist asking, “Why do you keep looking at me p>
Emily’s eyes turned slightly red. “I was wondering when you became so cold-hearted p>
Eva was taken aback. She was cold-hearted?
“This child is also yours,” Emily whispered.
Eva unconsciously rested her hand on her belly.
Yes, this child was hers too.
She didn’t want to abort, but she seemed to have no better option.
Seeing her lost in thought, Emily continued, “Eva, you don’t want to give up the baby, right? Let’s think of another solution p>
“Another solution?” Eva stared blankly.
She felt as if she was caught in a dead end. Was there any other path she could take?
“Yes,” Emily grasped her shoulders firmly. “There must be a way. I know you can’t bear to part with the baby. Just think it through so you don’t regret it later, okay?” Eva was about to nod when the nurse called her name.
It was still early, and there weren’t many people around.
Eva instinctively stood up. “I’ll go for the check-up first.” Emily nodded, “Alright, go ahead p>
The clinic was cold and unwelcoming throughout.
Most people came here for abortions.
The doctor glanced at Eva over his glasses with her pregnancy report in hand. “Have you decided on an abortion p>
Mind in turmoil, Eva hesitated after hearing the question.
The doctor, accustomed to such hesitancy in this kind of clinic, explained the process of abortion, the costs, and the necessary check-ups with an impassive face. “If you’ve made up your mind, go pay and wait for your turn,” he concluded.
“Thank you,” Eva stood up and walked outside.
Emily was waiting outside and hurried over as soon as she saw Eva.
“What did they say p>
Eva was about to speak but suddenly felt her legs go weak, almost falling to the ground.
Emily, quick on her feet, caught her in time.
“Are you alright p>
Eva muttered, “I’m fine p>
Emily helped her to the bench, full of concern. “Did you skip breakfast p>
Eva had no appetite at all.
Lately, she hadn’t been eating properly. It wasn’t a lack of desire but rather a sudden loss of appetite that might be related to an illness or possibly the pregnancy.
Or maybe it was because of Adrian.
“You look pale. Are you feeling unwell p>
“I might have low blood sugar,” Eva said.
“I’ll go get you something to eat. Wait here for me. I’ll be back soon p>
Emily left in a hurry.
Eva closed her eyes wearily.
The two voices in her mind started to argue again.
“What are you thinking? Haven’t you already made up your mind? Why do you hesitate? If you don’t resolve this, you’ll always be in pain. Don’t forget, he’s already asked for a divorce.” “So what? You’re an adult. Can’t you support a child on your own p>
“You think raising a child only requires money? What about emotional and psychological aspects p>
“If you don’t want the child to grow up in a single-parent home, you can remarry. You’re still so young. You can get a new husband whenever you want p>
The combination of low blood sugar and these two voices gave Eva an almost unbearable headache.
An astonished voice suddenly interrupted.
“Eva? Is that you p>
At first, the voice didn’t sound clear, and Eva thought she might have misheard.
However, gradually, the voice became clearer. She opened her eyes and looked towards the source of the sound.
A woman in her forties stood there, looking at her with a puzzled expression.
It took Eva a few seconds to recognize who it was.
Eva’s complexion changed slightly, and the pain seemed to disappear as she straightened up.
“Oh my, it’s really you p>
The woman approached Eva warmly. “I assumed I was mistaken. What are you doing here p>
Eva’s heart sank.
She came to this clinic to avoid familiar faces.
But fate didn’t choose her.
Most importantly, this woman was Diana Robinson, who spent a lot of time with Adrian’s mother, Margaret Blackwood. Eva could only face her calmly.
“Hi, Mrs. Robinson. I’m here with my friend p>
Emily had gone out and wouldn’t be back soon. Diana didn’t know Emily, so Eva thought she wouldn’t gossip.
“Is that so?” Diana’s gaze fell on Eva’s belly, suspicion apparent in her eyes.
Diana was known to be sharp-tongued and gossipy. If she found out someone’s secret, the whole town would know by the next day. It was terrible to run into her.
Eva pressed her lips together, her expression gloomy.
As expected, Diana kept glancing at Eva’s belly and sneered, “Where’s your friend then? Why are you here alone? Are you trying to hide something? Margaret said such nice things about you. You’re not going to let her down, right?” Eva couldn’t stand being slandered.
“Mrs. Robinson, what do you mean? I don’t have anything to hide. If you say that again, I’ll sue you for slander p>
Diana pretended to be frightened. “Hey, I was just joking. Why are you acting like this? Did I hit a nerve p>