Scarlett lay on the bed while the doctor checked her pulse and asked her a few questions.

Meanwhile, Xander stood at the end of the bed, his face tense with concern, as he observed Scarlett.

Scarlett couldn't help but smile when she saw her husband's tense face, she said, "Xander, I assure you, I'm fine. You don't have to worry so much," she tries to reassure him. "I told you before... I feel sick because I ate my lunch late..."

She shifted her gaze towards the doctor, who was still examining her.

"Isn't that right, doctor?" she asked, seeking confirmation.

"Ms. Riley, you are indeed in good health," the doctor replied as he stood up from the edge of the bed and approached Xander. There was something he needed to discuss with him.

"Thank you, doctor. Can I get up now?" Scarlett asked. 

"Yes, you may," the doctor responded before turning to Xander and saying something in his hushed tone.

...

Scarlett, eager to get out of bed, suddenly froze upon hearing the doctor's words to Xander. "Wait, you want to take my blood for further tests?" 

"Yes, ma'am..." 

"Doctor, are you serious?" she continued, walking towards Xander. Once she stood beside him, she continued her protest, "Why do I need a blood test?" she questioned Xander.

The thought of the needle made her body shudder. She couldn't bear the idea. "Xander, please tell the doctor that I'm fine! I don't want my blood drawn," she pleaded, adamantly refusing.

Gradually calming down from the initial shock, Xander gently held Scarlett's hands. "Babe, this is just a test..."

"A test? What for?" she asked, confusion flashing through her eyes. She felt perfectly healthy at this moment. There was no need for any additional tests. She was sure of it.

Xander found his wife's fear of the syringe incredibly endearing. It was the first time he had witnessed her like this, and it made him smile.

Instead of immediately responding to Scarlett, he requested the doctor to wait outside. He needs a private conversation with Scarlett.

Once the doctor had left the room, he guided her to sit on the sofa at the end of their bedroom.

"Baby, have you noticed any changes in yourself?" Xander asked cautiously, taking a seat beside her on the sofa.

Confused by his question, Scarlett inquired, "What do you mean? Changes in me?"

"Hmm, have you felt anything different within yourself?" Xander asked, gently holding her hand and giving it a reassuring squeeze.

"I don't think so. I haven't noticed anything unusual," Scarlett replied, trying to remember if there was anything unusual that she had been feeling recently. After a few moments, her brows furrowed, and she looked at Xander. "Well, I do think I've gained some weight. Why do you ask all of a sudden?"

Xander raised his hand, softly caressing her cheek, ensuring their eyes met before he spoke, "Baby, the doctor mentioned that you might be pregnant."

Gazed into Xander's comforting blue eyes, Scarlett found herself momentarily lost in their depth. 

She hadn't fully registered his words until a few seconds had passed, and when she did, she was taken aback by what she had heard.

"W-WHAT!? I'm p-pregnant?" she asked with her trembling voice. She was so shocked she could feel her body shaking, too excited by the news.

"Hmm, the doctor suspects you're pregnant. That's why he suggests you do a blood check..." Xander smiled widely the moment he saw her face blush.

"Seriously, I'm pregnant?" Scarlett repeated as if she still couldn't believe what she just heard.

"We need to check it. You can give your blood to them, and we will know the result."

"I don't want a blood test. Can we use a pregnancy test kit? Did the doctor bring one?" she said.

"Alright, I'll check with the doctor. You wait here," Xander replied and left the room.

Once the bedroom door closed, Scarlett felt a rush of emotions welling up inside her — a mixture of happiness and fear. She placed her hand on her still-flat stomach, trying to feel if a fetus was growing inside her. 

Recalling the doctor's words about her pregnancy, she couldn't help but remember the peculiar sensations she had been experiencing lately. 

Wanting to confirm what she felt were signs of pregnancy, she swiftly grabbed her cell phone and searched the internet.

As she read through the article, shock coursed through her. Every description exactly matched what she had been feeling — the bouts of nausea, the persistent fatigue, and when she traced back, she realized her menstrual cycle had been absent since the end of December.

"Am I really pregnant? Oh my goodness..." Scarlett covered her mouth with her hand, trying to contain her overwhelming emotions. 

The reality of becoming pregnant so soon after she had stopped taking the pill was beyond her wildest expectations. She was genuinely excited to finally be pregnant with Xander's child but was scared too.

...

Xander entered the room and was taken aback to find his wife in tears, her gaze fixed on her cell phone. "Babe, are you okay?" he rushed to her side and sat down beside her.

Pulling her into his comforting embrace, he gently took the phone from her hands. A sense of relief washed over him when he saw the article she had been reading.

He had been worried that something had upset her and caused her tears. Holding her tightly, he tenderly stroked her back, offering his unwavering support.

Xander allowed her to release her tears of joy in his arms. He could feel her emotions because he shared the same overwhelming happiness. Their deepest desire had finally come true.

"Xander, I think I might be pregnant," Scarlett managed to say, her voice softening. "The article... all the signs match what I've felt!"

"We'll find out soon, babe. The doctor is arranging to have the pregnancy test kit brought here. They should arrive shortly. Why don't you freshen up and change into comfortable clothes for now?" Xander suggested, his voice soft and tender. At that moment, Scarlett felt her love for him grow even stronger.