C13 A surprise for daddy

Frances lay in the hospital bed, her complexion pale and strained. Dr. Henry stood beside her, checking her vitals with a mix of concern and guilt etched on his face.

"How are you feeling?" he asked gently.

"I'm fine. I fainted because of the stress," she replied, her voice edged with frustration.

"I'm sorry about everything, Frances," he said, his eyes dropping to the floor