Chapter 9

Amidst the sterile white halls of the bustling hospital, a symphony of hurried footsteps and distant murmurs formed a dissonant backdrop to the unfolding emergency. The nurse’s voice cut through the chaos, urgent and trembling with the weight of the situation as she guided the resident doctor toward the accident and emergency ward, where Hazel lay, her condition hanging in the balance. The fluorescent lights overhead seemed too harsh, too unforgiving for the gravity of the moment.

Hazel was wheeled in. She lay there feebly on the hospital bed. Her swollen belly protruded beneath the hospital gown like a precious cargo, both vulnerable and resilient.

“There was an accident,” the nurse explained briefing the doctor on the way.

Hazel listened while she battled with unconsciousness, it was hard to remain awake. Weakly, she implored, “Please, save my babies.” Her words, a fragile plea, hung in the air like a prayer.

The young doctor, his eyes a mosaic of concern and compassion, approached Hazel’s bedside. His voice, calm and reassuring, served as an anchor in the sea of uncertainty. “What is your name?” he asked with a calming smile.

“Hazel,” came her weak reply.

“Don’t worry, Hazel. You’re in the hands of capable professionals.”

As he inquired further, his gentle demeanor remained unwavering. “How far along are you?” he asked, his voice softened by empathy.

“About ten months,” Hazel replied, her voice trembling like a leaf in the wind.

for delivery,” the doctor acknowledged, his face etched with

clung to a singular plea, her eyes filled with maternal

urgency,

serving as a haunting reminder of the fragility of life. The doctor, keenly aware of the gravity of the situation, made a swift decision.

the doctor, his expression marked by an overwhelming

sign. It might get to the stage where it’s her life or that of her child.” The nurse spoke urgently. “We need the go–ahead from

her kids instead.” Noah rushed out. “Alright then. We can

knowing she had no one; he

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doctor offered a candid assessment of the situation. Well, I’ll be honest

weakened and the CT scan has revealed that the position of her babies is nothing short of precarious. Well marshal every resource at our disposal but you must also prepare for the stark possiblity of the worst” He stared silently grappling with the gravity of the situation, then nodded solemnly. He sank into a

midst of

a distraught woman suddenly burst into

the echoes of desperation. Noch Is she okay? Chloe panted, her words

hope and fear as he said. “It’s risky. They might not make it He said

sadly making into the seat

his thoughts involuntary

painful memory, the most

unbor offspring in a similarly tragic accident. Seeing Hazel

he buried his face in his hands, the

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