Chapter 131:
After sending Herbert off, Miranda came up and said to me, “Mrs. Wharton, why… why did you do this? Mr. Wharton…”
“Don’t mention him to me in the future,” I stopped her.
Miranda shook her head and left. From that day on, I began to try and live here peacefully. Every morning, I would ask Miranda to accompany me to the nearby woods. I would take a walk by the stream and breathe in the fresh air of the mountain. At noon, I would lay on a deck chair on the terrace and bask in the sun. In the evening, I would sit in front of the floating window and watch the stars. When I was free, I would take out my books to study. Ever since I got entangled with Herbert, my goal of becoming a certified accountant had been delayed. Now, there was a chance for me to study, and no one disturbed me.
Soon, I was almost five months pregnant. It was almost time for the pregnancy check-up. I still had a glimmer of hope. Maybe I could meet my mom and Betty when I went home for the check-up. However, that thought would be shattered one day in the future.
That afternoon, I was sitting on the balcony basking in the sun when suddenly the gate of the garden opened, and a black Bentley drove in. That was Herbert’s car. He probably came here to check on my weight. Today was just a month away from the last hunger strike. However, another ambulance from the hospital also drove into the garden. I was very confused. Why did he bring an ambulance here?
Then, I saw Herbert get out of the Bentley, followed by Connor. The door of the ambulance opened, and two female doctors in white coats and two nurses with medical equipment walked out.
Just when I was full of doubts, Miranda opened the door.
“Mrs. Wharton, Mr. Wharton has invited doctors from the hospital to give you a checkup.”
After Miranda reported, the doctors and nurses behind her came in with medical equipment. Only at this moment did I understand. Herbert’s attitude was even tougher than stone. Before delivery, it was impossible for me to leave this villa. He could even call a doctor and a nurse for a birth examination.
I didn’t resist the examination and obediently cooperated with the doctors and nurses.
Because I knew that futile resistance was useless. Herbert was not an easy person to deal with. If I were tough, he would only become more overbearing. Of course, I wouldn’t give in. How could I please him like a puppy? I’d rather die.
After the examination, I heard a steady sound of footsteps. Without looking, I knew the footsteps belonged to Herbert.
He walked in and asked the doctor, “How’s the examination?”
“Everything is normal,” the female doctor replied.
Herbert asked again, “How’s her weight?”
The doctor looked down at the last test report and replied, “Two kilograms more than last month.”
Only then did I realize that the female doctor examining me today was the same one who had examined me at the hospital last time.
At that moment, I couldn’t help but sigh. It turned out that with money came a lot of privileges. The hospital could even be brought to our home. He could request any doctor he wanted.
Bella’s POV:
I didn’t even look at Herbert during the entire examination. When the doctor finished saying that I had gained two kilograms, I heard Herbert say, “Thank you very much. Miranda, please see the doctor out.”
The doctor and nurse began walking out with the equipment, and Miranda followed them. Gradually, there were only the two of us left in the room. I remained silent, and he didn’t say anything either. After a while, I could clearly feel him sitting beside me. Then, I saw his hand reaching for my belly.
