Chapter 73 Completely Cannot Compare with Cordelia
Cordelia returned to The Stone Manor, and after dinner, she relaxed in the living room for a bit. Soon, she felt tired, and Allegra quickly helped her upstairs to her bedroom.
Lying in bed, Cordelia's swollen ankle caught Allegra's eye, filling her with concern.
Especially since Cordelia was pregnant, they couldn't use any medication to reduce swelling, only ice packs to ease the pain, which was quite uncomfortable.
"Cordelia shouldn't go out for a while," Allegra said. "The Stone family seems cursed lately. I'll go to church tomorrow to pray and see if we can lift this bad luck."
The Stone family had indeed been having a rough time—almost going bankrupt, Cordelia's marriage falling apart, and now even a simple outing ended with a twisted ankle.
Allegra wasn't usually superstitious, but she couldn't help feeling the need to pray for some peace of mind.
Cordelia chuckled softly at Allegra's words, "Alright, let my dad go with you. He could use some quiet time too."
Allegra gave her a playful glare before changing the subject to lighter topics.
Cordelia listened to Allegra's chatter, soon drifting off to sleep.
When Allegra realized Cordelia had fallen asleep, she looked at her friend's delicate face, smooth skin, and long eyelashes.
Cordelia was so beautiful and kind-hearted, Allegra couldn't understand how Alaric could bear to divorce her.
Sighing softly, Allegra gently tucked Cordelia's ankle under the blanket and quietly left the room.
As she reached the bedroom door, she saw Alaric approaching.
Allegra was momentarily taken aback but then spoke up.
"Mr. Hughes, Cordelia is asleep."
Alaric's expression was unreadable as he nodded slightly. "I just want to take a look."
Before Allegra could say anything else, she noticed Donald gesturing to her from down the hall.
Allegra stepped aside, allowing Alaric into Cordelia's room.
The room was serene, with a jacaranda tree blooming outside the window, its blue flowers adding to the tranquil atmosphere.
Alaric stood at the doorway, watching Cordelia sleep. She seemed restless, her delicate brows furrowed.
He took a step forward, but Cordelia's eyelashes fluttered slightly.
In her dream, Cordelia was haunted by images of Janet pushing her. Startled, she woke up suddenly, just in time to see the bedroom door closing quietly.
Rubbing her temples, she called out, "Allegra, could you bring me some water?"
Alaric paused at the door, not responding.
Cordelia, unaware, lay back down, gazing at the jacaranda tree outside.
She remembered planting it with Alaric when they first got married. This year, it was blooming more beautifully than ever.
The jacaranda's flowers symbolized waiting in despair for love.
Cordelia couldn't recall her emotions when she planted it, but looking at the abundant blossoms now filled her with a strange melancholy.
Alaric went downstairs and informed Allegra about Cordelia's request for water.
Allegra quickly brought water upstairs for Cordelia.
After chatting briefly with Donald in the living room, Alaric left The Stone Manor.
Hearing a car engine outside, Cordelia asked Allegra, "Is Evelyn back?"
Allegra paused, then replied softly, "No, it was Mr. Hughes leaving."
Cordelia's hand froze on the water cup. "When did he come?"
"He arrived while you were asleep and came to check on you. I thought you saw him," Allegra explained, taking the cup from Cordelia when she stopped drinking.
Lying back down, Cordelia realized the person she saw closing the door was likely Alaric.
"Mr. Hughes seems to care about you, Cordelia. Could it be you misunderstood him?" Allegra's voice was tentative, fearing Cordelia's reaction.
Cordelia smiled faintly. "If he truly cared, we wouldn't be getting divorced."
She turned away, ending the conversation.
Allegra chose to stay silent. After all, Alaric hadn't shown much concern for Cordelia over the past three years, even skipping family gatherings.
Seeing Cordelia's silent distress, Allegra spoke gently, "Cordelia, rest well. Don't overthink things. When your ankle heals a bit, we'll go to Astoria."
Cordelia nodded.
Her twisted ankle had delayed their plans.
After Allegra left, the room fell into a heavy silence.
Cordelia's thoughts were troubled by Alaric's visit, leading to a sleepless night.
The next morning, she looked pale from lack of sleep.
Feeling some discomfort in her lower abdomen, she got out of bed carefully, enduring her ankle pain to reach the bathroom.
Seeing a small bloodstain on the toilet paper, she froze. She was bleeding.
As a doctor, she knew what this meant—signs of a threatened miscarriage.
She controlled her emotions, slowly walked out of the bathroom, and called Hannah to make arrangements.
When Allegra entered Cordelia's room, she noticed her pale face and rushed over. "Cordelia, are you feeling okay?"
Cordelia pressed her lips together, speaking softly, "I have signs of a miscarriage. I need to go to the hospital."
Allegra's face turned pale, panic setting in.
Cordelia calmly instructed her to arrange the car.
Allegra hurried downstairs.
Cordelia tried to stay composed, knowing the risks involved. She had seen many patients with similar symptoms, some successfully saving their pregnancies, others not as fortunate.
At Sunrise Valley Hospital, Hannah met them and took Cordelia to the examination room.
Cordelia was in the early stages of pregnancy, and the baby was unstable. The scare from yesterday had caused the bleeding.
"I'll prescribe some medication to stabilize the pregnancy. Rest is crucial. It's best to postpone your trip to Astoria until after the first trimester," Hannah advised.
"The journey is too long, and your body can't handle it."
Cordelia nodded. "Okay."
Hannah sighed. "You were planning to travel abroad soon, right? This situation has completely disrupted your plans."
Cordelia felt helpless but knew her health was the priority. "It's alright. I can use this time to study at home."
Seeing Cordelia's positive attitude, Hannah smiled, avoiding any mention of Janet.
Yesterday, Janet had her hand injury treated and underwent a full-body check-up, fearing future fertility issues.
Hannah despised Janet's opportunistic behavior, trying to climb the social ladder through pregnancy, a stark contrast to Cordelia.