La Familià (Lim X Vergara Family) Au

XIX

At the hospital, the atmosphere is tense as Charles and Selah sit in the waiting area, their faces filled with worry. Selah fidgets with her phone, glancing up at her mom every few moments, searching for reassurance.

Josiah, Charles's sister, arrives shortly after receiving the call about Loyden’s collapse. She rushes into the waiting area, concern written all over her face. 

"Charlie! How is she? What happened?"

Charles stands, embracing her sister tightly, trying to hold back her emotions. 
"She fainted, Josiah. They’re running tests now. I just… I don’t know what’s going on."

Just then, a doctor steps into the waiting area, his expression serious but calm. Charles’s heart races as she approaches him, her hands trembling. 

"Mrs. Loyden is stable, and we have some important news."

Josiah and Selah move closer, their attention fully on the doctor. 

"What is it? Is she okay?"

"Yes, she’s going to be fine. The tests revealed that she is pregnant. It appears that the IVF treatment worked."

The words hang in the air, and for a moment, Charles is speechless, her mind racing to comprehend the unexpected news. Selah’s eyes widen in surprise, while Josiah gasps softly. 

"Pregnant? Are you sure?"

"Yes, we ran several tests to confirm. She’s in the early stages, but everything looks good so far."

Charles feels a wave of emotions wash over her relief, joy, disbelief. She covers her mouth with her hand, tears welling up in her eyes. 
"Oh my God… I can’t believe it."

Selah jumps up, a smile breaking through her worried expression. 
"We’re going to have a baby! Mom is going to be a mom again!"

Charles nods, still processing the news, her heart swelling with happiness. 
"Yes! A little brother or sister for you, Selah."

Josiah wraps her arms around Charles, her face beaming with joy. 
"This is incredible! I can’t wait to tell everyone!"

As the doctor continues to explain the next steps and what to expect, Charles feels a sense of hope replace her worry. She can’t wait to see Loyden’s reaction when she hears the news. 

"We will monitor her closely. She should be resting, and we’ll ensure she gets the care she needs during this early stage of the pregnancy."

After the doctor leaves, Charles glances at Selah and Josiah, their excitement palpable. 
"We need to get back to Loyden. She’ll be so happy to hear this."

Selah nods eagerly, her face flushed with anticipation. 
"Let’s go! I want to be the first to tell her!"

The three of them make their way to Loyden’s room, their hearts racing with joy and hope. When they enter, they find Loyden lying in the hospital bed, looking tired but relieved to see her family. 

Charles rushes to her side, taking Loyden’s hand gently. 
"Hon! You’re going to be a mom again!"

Loyden’s eyes widen, confusion flickering across her face. 
"What? What do you mean?"

Selah jumps in, her voice full of excitement. 
"The IVF worked! You’re pregnant, Mom!"

Loyden blinks in disbelief, her eyes shimmering with tears as she processes the news. 
"Really? Are you serious?"

Charles nods, tears of joy streaming down her cheeks. 
"Yes! The doctor just told us. You’re going to have a baby!"

Loyden’s face breaks into a radiant smile, and she looks between Charles and Selah, disbelief slowly giving way to joy.   "I can’t believe it! This is amazing!"

They all share a moment of happiness, enveloping Loyden in a warm embrace. The worries of the morning fade away, replaced by the excitement of a new beginning. As they celebrate the unexpected news, they know that together, they can face whatever challenges lie ahead, united as a family.

The front door swings open gently as Charles helps Loyden inside, her hand resting protectively over her stomach.
Charles carefully helps Loyden into the house, her steps slow but steady. The quiet hum of the home feels different now, heavier with the significance of their day at the hospital. Selah, walking just behind, already aware of the pregnancy, looks between her parents with quiet concern.

"Let's get you to the couch, Hon."

Loyden nods, her hand resting protectively on her stomach as Charles guides her to the couch. She sits down with a sigh, smiling softly at Selah, who stands nearby, watching closely.

softly: "Mom, how are you feeling?"

Loyden smiles reassuringly, reaching out to hold Selah’s hand.

"We're both okay, sweetheart. The doctors just want me to take it easy for a while."

Selah visibly relaxes, though a flicker of worry remains in her eyes. She moves closer and sits beside Loyden, resting her head gently on her mom's arm.

"I was scared when you went to the hospital."

Charles, having sat beside Loyden, wraps his arm around both of them, his voice calm and soothing.
"I know, but your mom is strong, and everything is going to be just fine. We’re in this together, okay?"

Selah nods, her hand gently tracing over her mom's stomach. The room falls into a peaceful silence as the three of them sit together, the weight of the day lifting slowly. Loyden looks at Charles, their eyes meeting with a shared understanding of what lies ahead both the challenges and the beauty of welcoming a new life.