CHAPTER 87: A FLASH OF HOPE

MARIE For some reason, I expected Charles to tell me everything about how the date went, even though Crystal and I had practically forced him into it. Technically, there was no reason for him to even speak to me for a few days, but I still expected him to. This expectation led to me constantly checking my phone, hoping for at least a text. "Miss Albert?" My eyes snapped to the door, a warm smile already spreading across my face as my obstetrician/gynecologist made her way towards me, closely followed by another lady in pink scrubs. "Good morning, ladies," I greeted warmly, and they both smiled. "This is Dr. Jackson, and she's an ultrasound technologist," my doctor introduced as the other lady wiggled her fingers playfully at me. "You may call me Diane. Dr. Andrew will be stepping out for a few minutes," she said. "But don't be nervous," my doctor added. "I'll be monitoring everything from a separate room, and I'll meet you afterward." I nodded, and she gave me another smile bef