Chapter 228

After the thought of divorce had taken root, Lily spent most of her time in a daze, only feeling truly engaged when she was absorbed in her work. At that moment, she couldn't focus on a word Maryanne was saying, her mind consumed with the fact that Terence had helped her get into Lupier. Maryanne had no idea about Terence's connection to Lupier, so Lily decided to ask him directly the next time they met. Two hours later, Lily completed a series of tests and returned to the doctor's office, where she held her blood test results and ultrasound report. "You have a hormonal imbalance, which is causing your irregular menstruation," the gynecologist said after quickly glancing at the results. He picked up the ultrasound report, examined it further, and asked, "Are you married?" Lily nodded. "Yes, but we've always used contraception." "Have your stress levels been particularly high lately? Are you dealing with a lot?" The gynecologist observed her complexion closely. "Yes," Lily rep