Edward had just finished his morning shower. When he came out, he accidentally caught Chloe in the act of drinking something. Curious, he decided to ask right away.
“Are you feeling sick?”
Chloe immediately turned around, her face showing a bit of nervousness. “No, I’m fine,” she replied calmly, trying to act as nonchalant as possible.
Edward narrowed his eyes, acting as if he wasn’t quite sure about what he just heard. “Really? Then what were you drinking just now?”
Chloe blinked once. “Me? Just now?” She then nodded. “Ah, it was a blood-boosting vitamin. I’ve been feeling dizzy since last night. Maybe that’s what’s been making me feel lethargic since yesterday.”
“If it’s making you uncomfortable, I can take you to the doctor. Better than any unwanted things happening,” Edward earnestly offered.
“No need,” Chloe responded. “Just taking the medicine and getting enough rest should make my dizziness go away on its own.”
Edward simply nodded, then walked toward the walk-in closet, while Chloe chose to head straight into the bathroom.
Seeing his wife engrossed in the bathroom, Edward, who was already dressed, approached the dressing table. He took out the medicine bottle that Chloe had held from the drawer, opened it, and then took a few pills to put into a tissue, which he later slipped into his trouser pocket.
“It’s a pity I can’t trust you so easily now,” Edward whispered softly. A moment later, he returned to the walk-in closet, grabbed his coat to put on, and then went to the dining room.
Fifteen minutes later, Chloe finally came down to join Edward in the dining room. She sat calmly there, having her breakfast.
“Seems like I won’t be able to pick you up this afternoon. There are some tasks I have to finish. This time, you’ll go home with the driver,” Edward said.
Chloe was still engrossed with the food in front of her. She glanced up slightly and replied, “Actually, there’s no need for you to drive me. I can take my car like usual.”
“No… no…” Edward shook his head. “I just want to make sure you get home safely and comfortably.”
Chloe reached for the glass of water in front of her, took a sip until it was empty, and then responded to her husband’s statement. “It’s up to you. It’s not like I’m allowed to protest anyway, right?”
After finishing breakfast, Edward hurriedly accompanied Chloe to work. However, instead of heading towards the Quantum building, he made a stop at a certain place – a hospital where one of his friends worked.
Upon arriving, Edward was warmly greeted. He quickly explained the purpose of his early visit.
“What brings you here all of a sudden, Ed?” asked Jacob, one of the doctors and Edward’s friend.
“I want to ask you something,” said Edward, reaching into his trouser pocket and handing over a small white package, which was a tissue containing several pills. “Can you tell me what this medicine is?”
Jacob took the tissue that Edward handed him, opened it, and examined it carefully. “From the code on the packaging, it seems to be an emergency contraceptive pill. But if you’re unsure, I can ask the pharmacy department to confirm.”
“Emergency contraceptive pill?” Edward repeated, his eyebrows raised high.
Jacob nodded. “Yes, it’s an emergency contraceptive pill,” he tried to reassure. “Does this belong to your date?”
Edward let out a loud sigh. “Of course not! You know very well that I never bring women to bed. So, what’s the purpose of having such medication?”
Jacob shrugged. “Who knows, maybe this time you slipped up. But don’t you already have a wife?”
Edward nodded. “I’m just curious about what this medicine is. And if you don’t mind, what is its function and use?”
Jacob took off his reading glasses and then began to explain. “Emergency contraceptive pills are usually used to prevent pregnancy. They are effective when taken within 72 hours (3 days) after having sex. So, for example, if you and your partner had sex last night, and she takes this pill in the morning, it ensures that she won’t get pregnant. Usually, this pill is used by couples who don’t want to have children.”
Edward nodded, understanding now. Apparently, Chloe had considered all possibilities. She was smart enough to prepare this pill just in case to avoid getting pregnant.
Damn!
Unconsciously, Edward muttered under his breath, cursing Chloe’s clear desire not to have his child.
“Jack, do you know any medication that can make a woman get pregnant quickly? But if possible, something that looks exactly like this pill?” Edward asked.
Jacob raised both of his eyebrows. “For whom? Your wife?”
Edward laughed loudly in response to Jacob’s question. “Of course, for my wife. Who else do you think?”
“Why not just bring your wife to the hospital for a check-up and start a pregnancy program there?”
Edward shook his head. “My wife doesn’t have time right now. She’s still busy with her work. So, while waiting for the right time, there’s no harm in taking medication to help speed up the process of getting pregnant.”
Jacob nodded and then took a pen and a piece of paper to write something down.
“I prescribe a highly effective fertility medication. Luckily, the pill looks exactly like the one you brought. You can get it at the hospital pharmacy.”
Without saying much, Edward immediately stood up. After bidding farewell, he promptly obtained the medication and kept it in the pocket of his coat. He couldn’t wait to get home so he could quickly exchange the medication Chloe was taking with the new one he had just purchased.
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