Chapter 214 Was Cherise Pregnant?
Besides, it was just her period, nothing major. But why did it hurt so much this time? She felt a cold sweat break out, and the pain gradually drained her strength.
Damien held her hand. âListen to me. Donât push yourself.â
âItâs not much farther,â she said, determination in her voice despite her eyes moistened with
sweat.
Finally, at the very last second, Cherise collapsed at the finishing line before reaching the physical a*sessment standard time.
There were small, scattered red spots on her bottoms. Damienâs eyes darkened, and he quickly lifted her. âWhereâs the school clinic?â
Lucy rushed over, a*sessed the situation, and tremblingly dialed 120 on her phone. âThe school clinic wonât cut it! What if itâs not her period but a miscarriage?â
The word âmiscarriageâ hit like a thunderclap, momentarily freezing Damien.
Lucy explained, âCherry mentioned earlier that her period was late. I suggested she buy a pregnancy test, but she didnât take it seriously, saying it might not be accurate. Given the situation. now, if itâs indeed a miscarriageâŠâ
Before Cherise could finish her sentence, Damien had already swept her into his arms and bolted out of the gym.
Curious female students soon congregated. âCherise had a miscarriage? Does she even have a boyfriend? And she had a miscarriage?â
âA top student with an impeccable reputation, getting pregnant before marriage and suffering a miscarriage? This is major news!â
Lucy had no time for idle chatter with these girls. She set down her belongings and swiftly trailed after Damien.
Damienâs embrace was warm and rea*suring.
Despite her weakness, with her eyes closed, Cherise could feel the frequency of his heartbeat in his chest while he ran. There was the sound of the wind and his slightly heavier breathing in her
cars.
Even with her eyes closed, she sensed his swift pace. She creased her brow and softly said, âSlow
down.â
âYour legs may not handle this.â
Damien probably didnât expect her to be awake. âItâs my fault. I shouldâve known better, and I
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never considered you might be pregnantâŠâ
Had he thought of it or suspected it, he would have never allowed her to partake in physical. education cla*s. He wouldâve canceled the cla*s, ensured she didnât go out alone the previous day, and evented her from going through emotional turmoil.
Cherise shook her head. âRelax; itâs probably just a delayed period. Itâs not that easy to get
pregnantâŠâ
âPlease donât talk right now!â
He took a deep breath. âWeâre almost there; hold on a little longer.â
Soon, Cherise felt a shift in her surroundings.
âDoctor!â
His voice took an unanticipated urgency, unlike his usual distant and icy demeanor. Ordinarily, he spoke with a remote, aloof tone. Still, at this moment, his appeals to the doctor were laden with the desperation of a family member trying to save a loved one.
âDamien.â
Before the doctor arrived, she tightly grasped his arm. âIf I mean so much to you⊠why couldnât
you trust me?â
Damien, soaked in sweat and gasping for breath, was taken aback by her words. Before he could respond, the doctor rolled a gurney over to them.
He gently placed her on the bed. âShe suddenly experienced severe abdominal pain while running.â
The doctor wheeled Cherise into the emergency room.
