Chapter 296 Chapter 296 Collin, I'm Not Pregnant "Go ahead," Collin said softly, reaching out to gently squeeze Linsey's hand, trying to offer comfort.
Linsey nodded, clutching the pregnancy test as she made her way to the bathroom.
As Collin's gaze followed her, Dominic pressed his lips together, sensing the tension. He tried to reassure him. "Alright, we won't know anything until she takes the test. Just relax." Collin, however, couldn't tear his eyes away. After a moment, he took a deep breath, his voice low and filled with concern.
"I'm just worried about Linsey's health." Tseemed to stretch on. One minute passed, then another.
Unable to stand the waiting, Collin wheeled himself to the bathroom door and Locked softly, his brow furrowed.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhy was it taking so long? Had something gone wrong? Collin's anxiety was palpable, and Dominic let out a helpless sigh.
Worry was clearly clouding Collin's judgment.
Just as Collin's impatience peaked, Linsey finally opened the door, barely a second after the knock.
"How did it go?" Collin asked, his voice tinged with concern.
Linsey's face was tight with tension as she held up the pregnancy test for him to see.
As he saw the troubled look on her face, Collin's heart tightened in his chest. "Collin, I'm not pregnant." With those words, Collin finally noticed the single line on the test-it was negative.
Linsey's face reflected a mixture of emotions, hard to pinpoint.
When she first suspected she might be pregnant, there had been a glimmer of hope, however fleeting.
But it was much ado about nothing.
Dominic's voice cut through the silence, calm and reassuring. "If it's not pregnancy, then it's probably just a mild stomach issue." Linsey nodded, the weight lifting a little. "I haven't been sleeping well, and dinner was too greasy. That's probably what madefeel sick." Josh quickly intervened. "I'll have the kitchen whip up something lighter for you." He silently regretted mentioning pregnancy earlier. If he hadn't, none of this confusion would have happened. 0.0% 02.02 Chapter 296 Collin, I'm Not Pregnant He had gotten both Linsey's and Collin's hopes up, only to have them dashed.
Dominic, unaffected by the couple's emotional turmoil, handed Linsey sstomach medicine, then quietly gathered his medical kit and left.
Later that evening, Linsey ate a simple meal, took the medicine Dominic had prescribed, and went to her room to freshen up and rest.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs she settled into bed, Collin gently tucked the covers around her.
Looking up at him, Linsey whispered softly, "Collin, I'm so sorry." Collin furrowed his brow. "Why are you apologizing?"
Linsey buried her face in the blanket, her voice barely audible. "I'm not pregnant. Are you disappointed? You seemed like you really wanted a child." Collin raised an eyebrow, a small glimmer of amusement in his eyes. He gently brushed a few stray hairs from her cheek, his voice warm. "You've got it all wrong. I don't even like kids." Linsey's eyes widened in surprise. "Really? Are you just saying that to makefeel better?"
Seeing her disbelief, Collin let out a soft sigh and explained patiently," don't like kids, but I wouldn't mind En".
having one. with you. The thought of a child who takes after you makes it... a lot less unappealing." He took a moment before continuing, his tone serious. "But pregnancy isn't easy. I've heard it's uncomfortable for most of
those nine months. I don't want you to go through that. Honestly, don't see this as bad news. If anything, I feel a little relieved." Linsey looked at him, and after seeing the honesty in his eyes, she finally understood.
If that was how he truly felt, then that was all that mattered.
Collin watched Linsey's gentle, calm expression, and something in his chest softened. With a smile, he asked, "How about you? Is having a child something you want?" 100.0%