Samantha mustered up the courage to ask, "Would you like to accompany me for my prenatal check-up?"
Chester's response was cold and distant. "I have a lot of patients today."
Samantha's face turned pale, a mix of anticipated rejection and genuine disappointment washing over her. She didn't want to burden Chester, but his response still managed to sting. In a barely audible voice, she whispered, "Okay," and quietly left his office.
Chester couldn't help but let out a heavy sigh. His mind was already filled with numerous thoughts and concerns, and Samantha's situation only added to his mounting problems. He hadn't heard back from Andrea, and the guilt and frustration within him caused his heart to ache. What should he do? Should he actively search for her, seeking to make amends, or should he leave her fate in Andrew's hands?
The weight of the decision weighed heavily on Chester's mind as he contemplated the best course of action.
