Mnie’s mind went nk when she walked out of the doctor’s office. She steadied herself by leaning against the wall to stop herself from falling.


    The words ‘malformed baby‘ echoed in her mind.


    She felt fear and a sense of loss. Mnie had no idea how to react to this news.


    “Don’t be so quick to decide.” Xander’sforting voice was heard. His warm hands held Mnie by the arms, which also gave her enough support to hold on,


    He said, “The chances of having a malformed baby aren’t high. Moreover, you’re healthy, and this might be a mistake by the hospital. The doctor said that it was highly possible that this could be a mistake. Didn’t she ask you to return for a check–up?”


    Mnie felt encouraged by this. She reached out to hold Xander’s hand on her arm as <b>if </b>grabbing onto hope itself. She clenched his hand tight, but she was rambling, “You’re right. I have to return for a check–up, another check–up…”


    Xander looked down at her with his lips pressed tight. “It’s fine. Everything will be fine.”


    Panic ran through Mnie<b>, </b>and it took over her. She wanted to stand but found herself going weak.


    She nearly fell the moment she tried to <b>stand</b><b>. </b>


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    Fortunately, a pair of stable hands caught her around the shoulder. Xander said in a low and deep voice, “Don’t worry, I’m here.”


    “Alright.” Mnie nodded and she slowly got up with Xander’s help.


    Before she managed to stand, she heard someone call out, “Mr. Scott…”


    Mnie looked in the direction of the voice and saw Eugene standing not far away.


    She was too tense and could not see his face clearly.


    Mnie blinked, and her grip on Xander tightened. She said hoarsely, “Xander, I <b>think </b>I’m too weak


    to stand.”


    Xander looked up toward Eugene, and his eyes narrowed. There were emotional waves deep in his


    eyes.


    However, he sighed in the end and put his hand around Mnie’s shoulder. Heforted her in a low <b>voice</b>, saying, “We’ll <b>go </b>back a littleter.”


    Mnie was holding onto this arm and leaning against him. When he touched her shoulder, it made them look even more intimate<b>. </b>


    Eugene stood not far away from them<b>, </b>and he witnessed this sight. A dark look appeared in his deep eyes. It only made his eyes look darker than before.


    He pressed his lips tightly, looking even more arrogant and distant than before. His eyes were on Mnie. His fingers fidgeted<b>, </b>and his phone suddenly rang.


    Eugene looked down and frowned. He seemed to be frustrated.


    He looked up soon after and stared as Mnie and Xander leaned against each other. He left after that.


    Mnie had not been in great condition since returning from the hospital.


    When the others found out what happened, the atmosphere in the vi became gloomy.


    There were quite a few times when Reny wanted to console Mnie, but she had no idea what to say.


    Any mother would be upset to hear that their baby might turn out malformed.


    Moreover, everyone could tell that Mnie was looking forward to having the baby despite not expressing anything about it.


    The living room was too quiet. Reny bit her lip and gave Xander a look. “You should beforting Mnie, Xander.”


    Xander looked down and said nothing.


    Reny insisted once more. “Hurry up! She must be feeling horrible right now!”


    Xander looked up at the second floor. Mnie had gone straight upstairs when they returned because she imed to be exhausted and needed some sleep.


    However<b>, </b>even Reny could tell that it was an excuse.