Chapter 70

Althaia 

“Watching you suffer like this is making me wonder if it’s really worth it to be pregnant.” Cara made a face at how horrible I was looking; sweaty and exhausted while I was trying to carefully sip some water to rehydrate.

Thankfully, it wasn’t anything critical, and we were able to leave the hospital once I received IV fluids. Cara had been worrying and waiting since Lorenzo left in a hurry after he received Damiano’s call to drive us to the hospital. I usually don’t see much emotion from Lorenzo, but tonight I saw a flicker of worry in his eyes for me and the baby.

“One look at this, and it’s making me forget about everything else.” I handed her the sonogram and rested my head on Damiano’s shoulder. 

“Funny how it’s the size of a pea and it can make you feel like that.” Cara’s smile lit up her face as she looked at the picture.

“Yeah, so funny. I’m laughing so hard right now.” I said sarcastically, which only made he