Page 148 of Sinful Promise

What if there hasn’t been a mix-up, and I really am pregnant?

I can’t deny that the thought of having a child with Danil fills me with so much joy that I might burst into tears again.

The thought had crossed my mind over the past couple of weeks, considering the fact that Danil and I failed to use protection, butI was so sure we were past my fertile period that it would be okay.

I guess I could have calculated wrong…

Dr. Weisman gets ready. “Okay, Emily, if you just relax for me.”

I squeeze Zara’s hand as she inserts the probe, and then the room falls silent.

I watch the doctor’s face closely for what feels like hours, but when I catch a slight hint of a smile tugging at her lips, I know that there has been no mix up.

I’m pregnant.

“There’s your baby.” She turns the monitor around to show me.

“A baby?”

“It’s still very early, perhaps not even four weeks. But you can see the gestational sac forming on the monitor.” Dr. Weisman points at the screen. “And that is your baby.”

She points to a tiny dot on the screen, and my heart might just explode out of my chest.

“Oh, my god. That’s a baby?”

She smiles. “It sure is. I take it this wasn’t planned?”

Dr. Weisman looks between Danil and me.

“No, but…” I look anxiously at Danil, who is yet to say a word.

He’s moved to stand beside Zara and is staring at the monitor in what seems to be complete disbelief.

“This seems like a moment for just the two of you…” Zara mutters, but I grab her hand before she can leave.

“A baby,” I whisper.

Zara’s eyes fill with tears. “You’re having a baby.”

“This is good news, right?” I look at Danil who is still staring at the monitor. “Danil?”

He blinks and when he turns to look at me and his beautiful brown eyes meet mine, a huge smile spreads across his face.

“It’s the best news.” He steps around Zara to lean down and kiss me on the forehead. “We’re having a baby.”

Zara squeals, clapping her hands together. “Ah! This is amazing! Our babies are only going to be a few weeks apart!”

Before I even have a chance to take a breath, my sister’s arms are around me, and I feel like I’m being crushed by how tightly she hugs me.

I catch the sound of Dr. Weisman chuckling under her breath.

I know how ridiculous this must all seem to her, but if she only knew the truth about what has brought us here tonight, she would know why everyone in this room is beyond overjoyed.

This baby is a blessing.

A few hours ago, I thought I would lose everyone I ever loved. And now, I get to bring a baby into the world with the man I love by my side.

I don’t think I could be happier if I tried.

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