Chapter 65
Leone’s eyes widened, and she rushed toward Kelly. He lifted the blanket and saw the bloodstained fabric immediately. Without wasting a second, he pulled a jacket from the closet before wrapping it around her shoulders. He quickly stuffed a few essential clothes into a hat, then lifted her into his arms without hesitation. Leon could feel her body trembling, so he said gently, “It’s okay. We’ll go to the hospital and get it checked.”
Kelly knew he was just trying to comfort her, and she calmed down slightly. He grabbed her ID and phone, then carried her straight to the car before setting her in the passenger seat and buckling her in.
“You still bleeding?” he asked.
Kelly shook her head. Leon glanced at her pale face and gently patted her head. “Don’t overthink it,” he said.
But Kelly couldn’t stop herself; she was a medical student, so she knew full well that bleeding during the second month of pregnancy was a bad sign. Under Leon’s calm demeanor, she gave a small nod. As he started the car, Leon also began dialing a number; Kelly saw Julian’s name on the phone screen.
“It’s late. Don’t disturb—,” Kelly said softly.
The car sped down the road, the hum of the tires merging with Leon’s voice. “You don’t have to worry about that. We’re close enough to call each other in the middle of the night. He’s woken me up plenty of times, too. That’s what friends are for.”
Right after he said it, the line connected, and Julian answered promptly, “What’s up, Leon?”
“My wife’s bleeding. We’re heading to your hospital now, and we should be there in about fifteen minutes.”
There was a stifling sound, and Julian took on a sharper tone. “Got it. Drive safe.”
Their exchange was quick and efficient. When they arrived, Kelly was surprised to see Julian already waiting outside. When Leon opened the car door and lifted her out, Julian approached quickly.
“Is she still bleeding?” Julian asked.
“No,” Leon said as he strode toward the hospital entrance with Kelly still in his arms.
“Come with me. I’ve already alerted the OB-GYN,” Julian said.
The two men moved fast, their tall figures casting long shadows under the hospital lights. The hospital wasn’t quiet at this hour, but the emergency department wasn’t too crowded.
In the exam room, the cold ultrasound probe moved slowly across Kelly’s belly. The air felt heavy with tension. Julian waited at the door. After a while, the doctor handed Kelly a few tissues. “Here.”
Just as she reached for them, Leon beat her to it, taking the tissues and gently cleaning the gel off her stomach.
“I can do it,” she said awkwardly.
“Don’t move,” Leon said firmly, leaving no room for argument. He wiped her belly quickly and carefully, making Kelly feel embarrassed. Afterward, he adjusted her clothes and turned to the doctor.
The doctor glanced at the screen. “There are signs of a subchorionic hematoma.”
Kelly’s lips dropped, and her eyes widened. Then a warm hand landed gently on hers, fingers closing around her own. Leon didn’t look at her, but he was paying full attention to her condition. She looked at him, overwhelmed with relief.
“But based on the results, it’s not severe. I’ll prescribe some oral meds. Make sure she rests, reduces physical activity, and comes back for a follow-up next week,” the doctor said.
Kelly let out a long, shaky breath. She had prepared herself for the worst. Thankfully, it didn’t come to that.
Leon remained calm. “We stay overnight? Just in case something happens again.”
“I was about to suggest that it’s best to keep her under observation for a day and monitor how things go,” the doctor suggested.
Kelly couldn’t help but ask, “Why would I suddenly start bleeding like that?”
“It can be due to embryonic development issues, genetic factors from the parents, or an accidental bump,” the doctor explained.
Kelly suddenly remembered the little shove she got at the grocery store. Dean also thought of it, and their eyes met.
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