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Chapter 52
The next morning, Sienna put on light makeup and a black dress with a cinched waistline that accentuated her slender figure. She looked even more slender than usual. She slung her bag over her shoulder and was about to head out when Clayton blocked her at the entryway.
“Where are you going dressed like that?” he asked with a frown.
“Out,” she replied.
She was stating the obvious.
Clayton didn’t bicker with her but said seriously, “I’m taking you to the hospital for a checkup.”
Sienna froze for a second, and then she realized he was making her go to check if she might be pregnant.
She was just about to refuse when Clayton added in a low voice, “Do you want to repeat what happened last time?”
She fell silent instantly. That miscarriage had become a thorn in her heart.
Luckily, her interview wasn’t until 2:00 pm. She had originally planned to buy a pregnancy test anyway, so she didn’t argue further and went with him to the hospital.
Gemma Inman was a gentle middle–aged woman and Sienna’s previous gynecologist. After carefully asking about Sienna’s symptoms, she arranged for a blood test.
She and Clayton sat side by side on a bench in the hallway, waiting for the results in silence. Out of the corner of her eye, Sienna noticed Clayton’s troubled expression and suddenly found it ironic.
Three years ago, it had always been Irene who accompanied her to prenatal checkups. But still, her mother–in–law wasn’t her
husband.
Back then, Sienna had been emotionally sensitive during her pregnancy. When she saw other husbands fussing over their expecting wives, she couldn’t help feeling envious.
Clayton’s attitude toward her had always been lukewarm. He never once asked about the baby. After she miscarried, he had even coldly told her she had only herself to blame.
But now, he looked tense and concerned. Was he afraid she would get pregnant again and use it against him?
She had once naively believed that a child could become the bond that eased their relationship. Only later did she understand that trying to bind a man who didn’t love her with a child was nothing but wishful thinking.
If she really was pregnant now, the child would grow up with an emotionally distant father and an unhealthy family dynamic. She might even be pushed out of the picture with Melody stepping in as her replacement.
She would never allow the misfortune of her own childhood to repeat itself on her child.
“Mr. and Mrs. Hale, the results are out,” the nurse called, pulling Sienna back to reality.
Inside the consultation room, Gemma flipped through the report for a bit and delivered the conclusion. “You’re not pregnant.
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Sienna let out a long breath of relief.
While sitting in the hallway earlier, her brain had gone into overdrive worrying about what she would do if she really were pregnant. Thankfully, it had been a false alarm.
Clayton, however, pressed on, “She’s been very sleepy lately. What’s the cause?”
Gemma checked the blood work and hormone levels again before explaining, “Mrs. Hale has mild anemia. That’s why she
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gets tired easily.”
She turned to Sienna and asked, “Your menstrual cycle’s been irregular recently too, hasn’t it?”
Sienna nodded. Over the past few months, her periods had either been delayed or unusually light, but she hadn’t paid much
attention to it.
Gemma continued, “Mrs. Hale is a little weak. Long–term stress, irregular sleep, and poor diet can all lead to this.”
Clayton frowned. “How should it be treated?”
Glancing at Sienna’s frail frame, Gemma continued, “She needs to eat a balanced diet and rest more. If you plan to conceive in the future, I’d recommend priming your body first. Otherwise, you could end up having an unstable pregnancy like last
time.”
She suddenly caught a faint scent of smoke on Clayton and reminded him tactfully, “If you’re planning to conceive, the husband should ideally quit smoking and drinking.”
Sienna smiled politely. “Thank you, Dr. Inman. We’re not planning to conceive anytime soon.”
With that, she stood up and walked out. Clayton quickly followed and grabbed her arm in the hallway.
“Were you disappointed or relieved just now?” he asked.
Sienna smiled. “You don’t seriously think I’m shameless enough to use a child to trap you, do you? Now that we know I’m not pregnant, we should both be relieved. Isn’t this a happy outcome for everyone?”
Clayton’s expression darkened. As he was about to speak, a voice suddenly cut in.
“What are you doing here?” Irene approached with her bag in hand, her gaze flicking between them.
She asked a little excitedly, “Is Sienna pregnant?”
Sienna forced a smile and said, “No. It’s just a routine checkup. My cycle’s been irregular.”
Irene couldn’t hide her disappointment as she glanced at Clayton. Still, she was surprised that he’d actually accompanied Sienna to the gynecologist. This was practically unheard of.
Remembering Rupert’s reminders, Irene advised earnestly, “Your grandpa isn’t wrong about what he said before. Many of the women my age already have grandchildren. Honestly, I’m a little envious. You’ve been married three years. It’s time to think about having a child.
“Sienna can take this opportunity to properly recuperate, so there won’t be another accident like last time. A woman’s body can’t withstand too much strain.”
This conversation made Sienna feel awkward. She quietly tugged at Clayton’s sleeve, signaling for him to deflect the topic. In the past, he would’ve said things like “there’s no rush” or “we’ll talk about it later,” and Irene wouldn’t dare push further. But to her surprise, Clayton responded with a single, unexpected word. “Okay.”
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