If it weren’t for this child, she wouldn’t have to stay tied to that person.
She thought, the child must have known her such malicious thoughts, and that’s why it wanted to leave her, its mother.
Fortunately, Heaven still has a last trace of mercy for her and did not take the child away.
Raina North took in all the changes in the young woman’s expression but did not press further; everyone has their own story, and there’s no need to get to the bottom of it.
"My name is Anna Keane, you can call me Anna."
Raina said: "Anna, what do you want to eat? I’ll help you buy something back."
Anna Keane initially wanted to refuse, but thinking about the child in her belly, she nodded: "Something light, please, I don’t have much appetite."
Raina nodded and went out to buy breakfast and returned.
She placed a bowl of lean pork and preserved egg congee in front of Anna Keane.
"Thank you," Anna Keane expressed her gratitude. The aroma of the congee in front of her made her feel a bit uncomfortable, but she forced herself to drink it.
Soon, she threw it all up again.
Raina hurriedly supported her and cleaned up the trash can after she finished vomiting.
Anna Keane felt particularly embarrassed: "I’ve caused you trouble."
"There’s no need to be so polite." Raina glanced at the food beside them: "Would you like to try eating a bit more?"
"Urgh—" Anna Keane didn’t even have time to say a word and vomited again; the smell of the food nearby turned her stomach. She covered her nose and smiled apologetically: "Sorry, I’m afraid I’ll have to waste your kind gesture."
"It’s okay." Raina looked at Anna Keane’s pale face, her brows furrowed; she was already over four months pregnant but was extremely pale and thin, not looking like a pregnant woman at all.
Things can’t continue ; let alone nurturing the child, she’s afraid Anna herself might collapse.
"You should rest a bit."
Anna Keane did not refuse and lay down following Raina’s supportive strength.
Her head was spinning; even though there was nothing left in her stomach, it continued to churn, causing extreme discomfort.
Seeing this, Raina took Anna Keane’s hand and gently massaged her acupoints.
Anna Keane gave Raina a grateful smile, and once her stomach calmed down a bit, she gradually fell back asleep.
Even in her dreams, her brows were furrowed, appearing quite uneasy.
Raina looked at Anna Keane, who seemed as if a gust of wind could blow her away, thought for a moment, and then went out to buy some ingredients, bringing them into the small ward kitchen to prepare.
Soon, a fragrant aroma wafted out.
Anna Keane, in her slumber, awoke to this smell. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ novel(ꜰ)ire.net
A low rumble came from her stomach.
Anna Keane was stunned; ever since she knew she was pregnant, this was the first time she felt so ravenous, the first time she had the urge to eat.
At this time, Raina came out carrying a tray and, upon seeing Anna Keane sitting on the bed, she called her: "Now that you’re awake, come have some food."
Anna Keane did not refuse, and she walked over to sit at the small dining table.
In front of her was a bowl of thick millet congee with crisp spinach leaves and a sprinkling of salt, looking very tempting.
The other two small dishes were also simple, a plate of crisp smashed cucumbers and a plate of shredded chicken.
"Try it, see if it agrees with you."
Anna Keane hesitated as she put it in her mouth; the usual nausea didn’t occur. The perfectly sour taste opened up her appetite, and she began eating faster and faster.
Raina, seeing that Anna Keane could finally eat something, sighed in relief.