Chapter 46: Fetal Heartbeat

As Alicia lay in the ultrasound room, watching the doctor glide the cold instrument over her stomach, she couldn’t help but feel nervous. For a pregnant woman, an ultrasound is the most reliable way to assess the baby’s health, and Alicia feared what the doctor might say. However, the doctor soon reassured her that her baby was healthy. By now, she was in her second month of pregnancy, and the baby had already developed a slight heartbeat. Alicia gently placed her hand on her belly, amazed at how quickly her child was growing. As she touched her stomach, she felt a deep connection, as if the tiny embryo inside her was already communicating its heartbeat through her skin. Overjoyed by the news that her baby was healthy, Alicia’s face lit up, and the smile never left her face after the ultrasound. The doctor, noticing her excitement, couldn’t help but feel happy for her. “Don’t worry, Nangeting will protect both you and your baby. I suggest that since your baby is already this far al