Chapter 10: Unexpected News
Diane's POV
I sat with my fingers beating nervously on the armrest in the sterile waiting area of Dr. Amelia Chen's office. As Joan and I continued to investigate Liam's lies, the last several days had been a blur of emotions and discoveries. But my health was the only thing on my mind today.
The continuous nausea and weariness had finally prompted me to seek medical assistance. I had chalked it up to stress from the divorce process, but a niggling voice in the back of my mind suggested other possibilities.
"Diane Ashton?" My mind was abruptly interrupted when a nurse shouted my name.
With my heart pounding, I followed her down the corridor. When I entered Dr. Chen's office, she smiled warmly at me.
"Diane, nice to see you again. "How are you feeling?"
I fell back on the chair across from her desk. "Are you serious? Bad. I'm always tired, my emotions are all over the place, and I suffer from chronic nausea. Even though I know I'm going through a difficult divorce, this feels... different.
Dr. Chen nodded with a thoughtful gaze. "I've reviewed your test results, Diane, and I think I can explain what's going on."
She hesitated, and my gut tightened with anxiety.