Chapter 33

~Jasmine~ My body grew cold at Dr. James’s words. “The fetus has been compromised due to stress, and you need complete bed rest,” he said with a tone of finality that sent a shiver down my spine. I couldn’t tell what to feel—fear, guilt, or disbelief. The realization that I carried a life within me, a life entirely dependent on my well-being, weighed heavily on me. He explained some things to Maverick, but his words blurred into the background. I couldn’t concentrate on them. Even Maverick looked lost. What was going through his mind? Was he worried too? “I need to keep a close eye on her. Her body is still in shock from the fall. I suggest you both stay the night here. Please, make yourselves comfortable,” Dr. James said, and soon led us to a guest room. After we settled in and freshened up, Dr. James returned with pain relief medication and ointment for the scrapes on my legs. “Are you okay?” Maverick’s voice was soft as he knelt in front of me, carefully applying the ointment, as so