Swapping a Broken Heart for a New Start novel Chapter 498

Sandra Taylor was full of hope as she scheduled a visit to the hospital for a checkup.

When the results finally came in, the doctor looked at her sympathetically and said, “Well, your test results are clear. You’re not pregnant.”

Sandra stared at the report in disbelief, her cheeks flushing with frustration. Not pregnant? How could that be?

Since she’d made up her mind to try, she and Jordan Smith had been skipping protection every single time. It had been so many rounds—surely, even if her health wasn’t perfect, she should have conceived by now.

Gritting her teeth, Sandra challenged the doctor. “This can’t be right. There must be a mistake. I want a more comprehensive test.”

The doctor shrugged, resigned, and signed her up for a full workup.

But when the results came back, Sandra’s heart sank even further.

The doctor explained gently, “The reason you’re having trouble conceiving is that you’ve had too many miscarriages. Your uterine lining has thinned, which makes it harder to get pregnant. But don’t lose hope—you’re naturally fertile, or you wouldn’t have gotten pregnant so many times before.

And don’t forget, sometimes it’s not just the woman. Your partner’s health matters too.”

The last sentence hit Sandra like a ton of bricks.

Was the doctor suggesting Jordan had a problem?

That couldn’t be. No way. Jordan was healthy—or… was he?

Suddenly, Sandra’s mind flashed with realization. She’d been so fixated on her own body, she’d overlooked something crucial. Jordan had been in and out of therapy for his leg for years, on all kinds of meds. Lately, his condition had only gotten worse.

In that state, it was almost impossible to conceive.

Sandra’s face went pale as chalk.

Could it really be Jordan’s problem?

Panic prickled through her veins. She blurted out, “My partner’s been on neurological medication for years. He’s still taking them. Is it even possible for us to have a baby?”

The doctor couldn’t help but chuckle, but answered seriously, “Honestly, that’s pretty basic stuff. Long-term medication can seriously affect fertility. Even if you did get pregnant, we wouldn’t recommend going through with it. The medications could cause serious birth defects.

And if he’s been on those drugs for years, his sperm count is probably pretty low. Combined with your situation... well, it’s not looking great.”

The impact of those words left Sandra reeling, her world spinning. She’d never imagined this was even possible.

If Jordan couldn’t get her pregnant, then what was she supposed to do?

But before she could make her escape, Alexander grabbed her again and pinned her against the wall. His tone was playful, but his words were sharp. “Don’t want to be Mrs. Smith anymore? Ready to give up all that luxury? Without a kid as leverage, how are you going to get into the Smith family?”

Sandra stilled, his words sinking in.

Alexander’s smile turned wicked. “Face it, Sandra, you can’t stay away from me.”

Then, with one swift motion, he pulled her into the nearest restroom stall.

Inside, Alexander wasted no time, unzipping his jeans and pushing up Sandra’s dress.

She tried to resist, but his words echoed in her mind, tempting her.

He nibbled at her ear, murmuring, “Remember when we first met? Rooftops, hotel suites, dark corners of nightclubs... You gave me memories I still can’t shake.”

The thrill of the public place sent a shiver down her spine. She let him pull her closer, even as she cursed under her breath, “Just shut up and get it over with. And don’t leave any marks. If you do, we’re both screwed.”

Alexander looked at her with a hint of regret, but he knew when to draw the line.

They didn’t emerge from that bathroom for nearly three hours.