Chapter 137

• The doctor ordered a series of tests, and Lucy waited in the sterile room, her fingers tapping nervously on her lap. Time seemed to drag as she sat there, her mind going over every possible outcome. What if it was just stress? Or maybe something more serious?
• When the doctor finally returned, her expression was unreadable, which made Lucy’s heart race even more.
• “ Well, Mrs. Blake, ” the doctor began, a small smile tugging at her lips, “ I’m happy to tell you that the tests show nothing alarming. In fact, they show something quite wonderful. ” She paused, letting the moment sink in.