Ch. 79: Mr. Edwards' Unraveled Life chapter 79

Chapter 79Kevin was the man standing there.

He noticed the registration form Norah had dropped and, puzzled, bent down to pick it up. He was surprised to see her at the hospital so early.

Norah quickly approached him and snatched the form from his hand, her eyes widening with worry. She could feel her secret was on the brink of being discovered. Trying to stay calm, she said, "I'm just here for a checkup."

Kevin’s gaze narrowed as he looked at her. "If you’re not feeling well, why are you getting a B-ultrasound?"

Norah avoided his eyes, her fists clenching. "I told you, it's just a checkup."

Clearly dissatisfied, Kevin asked coldly, "Why didn’t you tell me you were coming to the hospital?"

Norah explained, "You weren’t home last night. I couldn’t reach you, so I came alone."

"Why didn’t you call me?" Kevin questioned.

Norah hesitated before replying, "I called you before, but you didn’t answer, so I didn’t bother."

Kevin had indeed ignored her calls earlier, still angry about something. But he had kept his phone on yesterday, expecting she might call. He had wondered how she was managing alone at home.

Now, seeing that she had come to the hospital by herself, he realized she didn’t need him as much as he thought.

Noticing Kevin still wearing the same suit from yesterday, Norah asked, "Why are you at the hospital so early?"

Kevin replied, "An old friend was admitted, so I came to visit."

He noticed something off about Norah’s behavior. "Don’t you have an annual checkup? Why this sudden hospital visit?" His eyes drifted to her belly. "Is it serious?"

Norah, instinctively covering her stomach, replied, "It's probably just an endocrine issue since my period's irregular. We’ll know more after the ultrasound."

Kevin seemed to recall she hadn’t had her period this month. "Have you had the ultrasound yet? If it’s too crowded, come back in the afternoon."

Seeing her pale face, he offered, "I can call the dean and get you in sooner."

"No!" Norah blurted out, panicking. She didn’t want anyone, especially Kevin, to find out about her pregnancy.

She quickly explained, "The hospital is full of pregnant women waiting for their turn. It wouldn’t be fair for me to jump the line. I’ll come back later this afternoon."

"You're too considerate," Kevin remarked, a bit surprised by her response.

Norah insisted, "I think it’s only right. You should go take care of your own business. I’ll be fine."

Kevin, still concerned, suggested, "Since the appointment is later, come with me now. We can go together this afternoon."

This offer startled Norah. Kevin had never been this attentive before, even when she was seriously ill. Now, when she didn’t need him, he was offering to stay by her side.

As they stepped into the elevator together, Norah’s anxiety grew. She was desperate to escape before he uncovered her secret.

Noticing her discomfort, Kevin asked, "Did you have breakfast?"

Caught off guard, Norah replied quickly, "Yes, I did." She hadn’t eaten, but she didn’t want to admit it, fearing it might lead to more questions.

Kevin didn’t press further.

When they arrived on the eighteenth floor, Kevin led her into a ward filled with flower baskets. He greeted the elderly man on the bed, "Old Mr. Godin."

The man, nearly eighty, smiled weakly at Kevin. "You’re here again, Kevin. Don’t let my health worry you. You’re too busy for that."

Kevin responded warmly, "You were my grandfather's comrade. Of course, I have to visit you."

The old man sighed, "Your grandfather was always thoughtful, even after he left politics. Now that he’s gone, I feel undeserving of such kindness."

Kevin sat by his bedside, treating the elderly man like family. "You saved my grandfather’s life. You deserve all this."

The old man smiled, clearly fond of Kevin. "You've been visiting me often. I’m almost better now."

Norah, listening quietly, was surprised. Could this be why Kevin hadn’t been home recently?

Kevin then turned to Norah, surprising her by introducing her to Old Mr. Godin. Holding her wrist gently, he said, "This is Norah, my wife."

Norah was stunned. She wasn’t prepared for this sudden introduction and felt a mix of shock and surprise.