A Bitter Reminder

Today was the day for Valerie's prenatal checkup. Desmond's schedule was jam-packed, but he still tried to clear some time to go with her. Valerie, however, told him not to bother and insisted on going alone.

After finishing her checkup at the private maternity hospital, Valerie was on her way back when her phone rang right on cue. It was Desmond.

Desmond's voice came through the receiver, "How di