#Chapter 32: Unexpected Encounters

Olivia A week passed since the events at the picnic, followed by the mall trip with Nathan and our fateful night spent with each other. The feeling of Nathan’s warm arms around me still haunted me and filled me with mixed feelings of confusion and longing, but I had to push those thoughts aside because today was an important day. I had my first pregnancy checkup, and it was crucial that everything went smoothly. I got up early in the morning, feeling a mix of nervousness and excitement. Nathan, oblivious to the fact that I had an appointment that day, was still sleeping peacefully in his room when I quietly made my way down the hall. I chose not to tell him about the checkup. After all, we were just friends, and this baby wasn't his. There was no reason for him to accompany me to the hospital, and he was always so busy with his Alpha duties that I didn’t think he’d be too interested in going anyway. It was just the first checkup, after all. Nothing too