Chapter 18 They sat face to face , eating in silence . After a long day , Latrina finally lay down on the bed . The next day , she slept until ten . She dragged her almost falling - apart body up . Luckily , the swelling on her face had gone down a lot , but the pain in her hand was still really annoying . It even hurt when she brushed her teeth . She changed into casual clothes and went out . Gerhart was still on the couch in the living room , a pillow on his lap and a computer balanced on top . He wore rimless glasses and was focused on some work . Next to him was a neatly folded quilt . He must have slept here last night . Morning , " Latrina said . " Morning , " he replied , glancing up briefly before returning to his work , " Go have breakfast downstairs , and then get your checkup done . After that , we'll go the marriage get certificate , " he said without looking up . " Okay , " Latrina murmured , tugging at her clothes as she headed downstairs . He was way too fast , so was he going to marry her ? Shouldn't they date first ? Latrina's head was still spinning , and she wondered if it was too late to change her mind . " Morning , Ms. Glover ! " the maid greeted her . " Morning , " she replied . Breakfast was oatmeal , which surprisingly tasted great . After breakfast , she wandered around the first floor and took in the layout of the villa . The front yard was a quaint , retro garden with flowers and plants . The backyard felt like a mini - farm , complete with a stone path , a square pavilion , and a man - made fish pond along half the wall . It had a distinctive charm . She stood there quietly , lost in thought . " I climbed 16 floors of stairs . My legs are about to break . " That was what Kelvin messaged early in the morning . " Did you tick off the elevator or something ? " Latrina recalled how he'd burst in , panting, last night . " I was about to get on the elevator when you called . It was packed , and it had just gone up . Mr. Crowley was worried something might happen to you , so he took the stairs . I couldn't wait for the elevator anymore . " Did they really run up 16 floors ? 16 floors ... At some point , Gerhart stood next to her and said , " Let's go . " She froze for a second and then replied , " Okay . " Today , Luke Conrad was driving . He'd taken a few days off to visit his hometown , and Latrina had seen him around after work a couple of times . Kelvin sat in the passenger seat , working on some files . 824 " If you don't get pregnant , just try again . No need to stress , " he said . < Chapter 18 This time , they switched to a car with a partition , which went up as soon as Latrina got in . Latrina looked a bit uneasy as they sat in the back . She kept a distance from Gerhart . " If I don't get pregnant ... " Latrina started , but trailed off . Try again ... Oh gosh , her face turned red again . " Did you bring your ID ? " he asked . " Yeah , I've got it , " she replied . " Any requests for me ? " Gerhart tilted his head , looking at her . - Latrina glanced at him and then quickly looked away . " I ... I'm still not used to this , " she admitted . " It's okay . Take your time , " he said gently . 438 A A く Menu きつき They arrived at the hospital , grabbed the pre - filled form from the nurse's station , and headed straight to the ultrasound room . No waiting at all . Latrina just trailed behind like a shadow , not lifting a finger . Gerhart stayed by her side until she lay on the exam bed . Fallove # PH " Should you leave ? " Latrina asked shyly . " No need . It'll be quick . Just take off your pants , " the female doctor said with a smile . Latrina could tell the female doctor was Latrina clutched her clothes , blushing furiously . " Gerhart , you really should leave ... " " Alright , " he said . It was so embarrassing . She had to get a transvaginal ultrasound . In less than two minutes , Latrina was out . Gerhart took her straight to Carol's office . " Aunt Carol , " he greeted , guiding Latrina to sit beside him . " Hi , Carol , " Latrina said meekly . ૐ in on it . " Hey there ! " Carol smiled , glancing at the computer . " Richard ard had a big birthday a few day ago . I heard you were there , but I didn't se you . What a shame . I didn't expect to see you here ! " Latrina just gave an awkward smile . Did the whole family know about their " fight " ? " You're not pregnant , Trina . You've probably just been eating poorly lately , " Carol frowned . " Have you been skipping meals again ? " Latrina froze for a second , and the weight in her heart lifted . Thank goodness she wasn't pregnant ! But lately , her eating had been irregular , especially with Eduardo's situation . Sometimes she just had no appetite . " Gerhart , this is your fault ! Last time she had a stomachache , and now you've made her hungry too ! " Carol mumbled , " If you don't eat on time , your stomach will send signals . Everyone's body is different . Dry heaving is normal , but remember to eat regularly and cut down on junk food . " " Aunt Carol , you are right . I'll be more careful next time , " Gerhart said , patting Latrina's shoulders . " Since you're here for a gynecological checkup , let me add something . Take some folic acid if you're thinking about having a baby . You're only twenty - two . No rush . Take it for a month or two , and then consider it . " Carol was pretty open - minded , but Latrina didn't dare listen to another word . 1314 82 % < Chapter 18 They finally got out of Carol's office , and Latrina felt a sense of relief . " Haven't you been eating much lately ? " Gerhart took her hand . Latrina didn't hide it . " I've been dealing with some personal stuff and just haven't felt like eating . " She wanted to pull away , but he held on tighter . " I see , " Gerhart said , not pressing further . Menu Latrina hesitated for a long time , but she felt she needed to tell him about her ex . She gathered her courage and stopped at the hospital entrance . " Gerhart , Eduardo was my ex . The person I ran into yesterday at the hospital ... " Gerhart looked at her like she was a kid who'd done something wrong and patted her head to cut her off . " It's in the past . Don't dwell on it . I never cared about your past . That wasn't mine . But your future is mine , and that's what matters . " Latrina looked up at him and , for a moment , thought he was really handsome . " Stop overthinking . Let's go grab some food , " he said with a light smile , taking her hand and leading her toward the street . He smiled ! He actually smiled at her ! Latrina suddenly felt a lot better and less nervous . He took her to Tastebud Delights . They sat at the same window seat as last time , and Latrina couldn't help asking , " Who was the person you had dinner with last time ? " " Ex , " he replied . " Huh ? " Latrina looked surprised . Gerhart finished ordering and looked at her seriously . " She just got back from abroad . I took her out for a meal , but don't worry . Nothing is going to happen between us . " Well , do you still remember how you got home that day ? " she asked , feeling a bit guilty . " I wasn't drunk , " he said in his usual cold tone . Latrina awkwardly took a sip of water and didn't dare look at him . So , he did it on purpose . He knew she hit him and probably heard what she said . This was so awkward . " Gerhart , " Latrina hesitated . " Go ahead . " " Well , can we not go public in the office ? I am afraid it may affect your work . With that , she suddenly felt like she'd gone too far . She wasn't worried about affecting his work . She was worried about her own . If her colleagues found out she had married Gerhart , how would she get by ? He was quiet for a moment . Then he nodded and agreed . She could tell he wasn't too thrilled about it . " So , do you have any requests for me ? " Latrina quickly changed the subject . " Just don't break the law , " he replied , which actually surprised her . The steak was served . Gerhart didn't let her cut it . He sliced the steak and handed it to her , telling her to eat first . Then he started on his own . Latrina ate while watching him closely . Actually , getting married didn't seem that bad . 14