Chapter 2062
When Love Comes Late
Just then, Stella stepped out of the consulting room, drawing everyoneâs attention.
At the same moment, Matthewâs phone rang-it was the doctor who had examined Stella a few days ago.
Matthew listened intently as the doctor on the other end of the call hurriedly tried to explain the situation.
âIâm very sorry, Mr.
Clark.
There was an error in the earlier pregnancy test report.
Mrs.
Clark is not pregnant.
I apologize⦠I had been on duty all night before that morning, and I mistakenly reported a cyst as a pregnancyâ¦â
The doctorâs voice grew increasingly anxious, trailing off as she awaited Matthewâs response.
After a pause filled with uneasy silence, she added, âIâm terribly sorry, Mr.
Clark.
Please, I hope you wonât hold this against me.
I swearâ¦â
But before the doctor could finish her plea, Matthew abruptly ended the call, his face clouding over with a mix of anger and disappointment.
Although Matthewâs phone wasnât loud, the doctorâs apologetic words still echoed through the corridor, revealing the truth about the mistaken pregnancy.
The disappointment was palpable among everyone gathered, and Stella, sensing the shift, felt a pang of sadness herself and lowered her head.
She knew how much everyone had been looking forward to the baby.
Matthew approached and gently placed his arm around her shoulders.
In a soft, reassuring voice, he asked, âDo you feel any pain?â
Stella shook her head, her voice a whisper.
âIâm sorryâ¦â She couldnât help but feel responsible for the emotional rollercoaster, even though it was beyond her control.
Matthew tightened his grip on her hand, his response firm and gentle.
âItâs not your fault.
You donât need to apologize.
â
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Bella chimed in, attempting to lighten the mood, âFortunately, sheâs not pregnant.
Otherwise, the fall could have been much more serious.
In the end, it would still be Stella who suffered.
â
Hearing this, the others gradually moved past their initial shock and began to offer words of comfort to Stella.
Alissa chimed in supportively, âYour mother is right.
The most important thing is that youâre okay.
â
Lucia and Waldo, though visibly disappointed by the news, shifted their focus to comforting Stella.
âYou have to be patient about having a baby.
Itâs all in fateâs hands.
Just take it easy; as long as youâre fine, thatâs what matters,â Lucia said.
Stella felt a warm surge of gratitude as everyone rallied around her, showing their concern and affection.
Meanwhile, Lindsay simmered with jealousy.
She had made Joann bump into Stella, hoping it would lead to a miscarriage, only to discover Stella wasnât pregnant after all.
Yet, Stella was still receiving everyoneâs sympathy and attention.
As the group consoled Stella, Joann saw an opportunity to slip away, fearing Matthew might remember the earlier incident and blame her.
However, before she could exit, Fernando blocked her path, his expression stern.
âMiss Crawford, youâd better clarify things before you go anywhere.
â
He then turned to Matthew, who had just received the surveillance footage on his phone.
âMr.
Clark, the video clearly shows Lindsay shaking off Joannâs hand, and then Joann falling toward Stella, causing her fall.
â
Luciaâs and Waldoâs expressions hardened upon hearing Fernandoâs summary.