Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 199

"Is your period normal?"

Ines was taken aback. She had been so busy lately that she had completely forgotten about her delayed period. "I think it's late."

"Do you usually have stomach issues?" Amelia continued to ask.

Ines shook her head, her stomach had always been good. She didn't have the typical minor ailments that many young white-collar workers suffered from. Even Ethan said she was lucky.

Amelia's eyes were filled with amusement. "Izzy, trust me and take a test later. Based on my previous experiences, you're probably pregnant."

Seeing Amelia's confidence, a glint of hope ignited in Ines's eyes, her heart pounding.

Departing from the bustling KFC, Ines sought out a neighboring pharmacy to procure a pregnancy test. Amelia and Naomi hovered outside the restroom, their anticipation mounting. When Ines' silence lingered longer than expected, concern crept in, prompting them to knock softly on the door, their voices gently piercing the silence, "Izzy, what's the verdict?"

Ines, still in shock at the reality before her, was staring at the pregnancy test in her hand. Two red lines. One was faint, but there were definitely two lines.

It was only upon hearing Amelia's knock that Ines came back to her senses. Opening the door, the joy on her face was too fresh to hide. Her lips curling up slightly, she was so excited she couldn't even speak.

"Too happy?" Amelia asked, waving her hand in front of Ines's face.

It took Ines a long time to accept the sudden news. She had thought it would take longer to get pregnant, and had prepared for a long wait. But as it turns out, that was a misunderstanding. Everything happens when it's meant to.

It was incredible. There was a child inside her, a child she and Ethan had made. Soon, she would be called "mom".

Thinking of this, Ines couldn't help but touch her still-flat stomach.

"Amelia, I'm really pregnant," Ines said, her eyes welling up with tears that refused to fall.

"The accuracy of pregnancy tests is 90%. Coupled with your recent symptoms, it's pretty much confirmed. Congratulations, Izzy," Amelia sincerely said.

Some things only become precious when you experience them yourself. When Ines was at her lowest, this person had helped her. She truly considered her a friend, and was genuinely happy for her.

"Thank you, Amelia."

Naomi blinked her big eyes, took a while to understand what the adults were talking about. "Izzy, what are you and mommy talking about? Is there a baby in your tummy?"

Ines was so excited she squatted down to hug Naomi, but was quickly stopped by Amelia. "Where's your usual composure? You're pregnant now, you should avoid any sudden movements or it might affect the baby."