#Chapter 37: Seven Minutes in Heaven

Rowena “I… I need help.” Emma staggered into my office, clutching her stomach, and immediately I knew that this was serious. Without hesitating for even a moment, I rushed forward and wrapped my arm around her, letting her rest her weight on me as I led her over to the exam table. “What happened?” I asked, helping her up onto the table. Emma swallowed hard. “I… It’s a long story,” she managed through grit teeth. I frowned as I looked at her. The way she was clutching her stomach could indicate many things: food poisoning, a stomach bug, maybe even appendicitis. But it was then, as I looked over her, that I saw the dark red color seeping through her jeans. “Emma,” I said, shooting her a worried look, “is it your period?” She gritted her teeth and shook her head, which confused me even more. “It can’t be,” she groaned. “Why?” “Because…” She drew in a sharp inhale. “I’m pregnant.” My eyes widened. If Emma was pregnant, then… this was even more sinister than I