Chapter 288: The Silent Storm

Her thoughts began to spiral into chaos. Her period... right, it seemed like it had been delayed for a long time, but she had been so busy that she ignored it. A growing sense of unease tightened around her chest. She fought against the rising nausea as she recalled the overlooked details. Bella gently pushed open the door and walked in, seeing Yvonne’s face as pale as a sheet, her brows knitted tightly together, unable to speak. "What’s wrong?" Bella’s voice was filled with concern. She knelt beside Yvonne and gently patted her back, trying to offer some comfort. Yvonne lifted her head, her eyes glistening with unshed tears, and her lips trembled slightly. It seemed like she wanted to say something, but the words were stuck in her throat. Her hand gently rested on her lower abdomen, and the ominous feeling grew stronger, like a heavy stone pressing down on her heart, making it hard to breathe. “Are you pregnant?” Bella whispered, her voice barely audible, tinged with worry and