Bride Behind The Mask (Frederick and Marguerite)

Chapter 490

Yuna’s face fell instantly as Manley’s scream echoed through the sterile corridors of the hospital.

“Yuck! I don’t want his filthy blood! Mommy, I don’t want it, please!”

If Manley kept this up, pretty soon the whole hospital would know she was planning to use the blood of Hayes for her precious boy. They had only bribed the compliance of the head of the hematology department, and if word got out, it could reach Frederick’s ears.

Taking a deep breath, Yuna tried to pacify her son with a calculated tenderness.

“Okay, okay sweetie, Mommy promises we won’t use Hayes’ blood for your transfusion! Now, go back to your room before Grandma worries herself sick looking for you.”

At that, Manley’s fears seemed to subside. He threw a wary glance at Hayes and, with a haughty tilt of his chin, strutted off.

Hmph! He had just saved that little mute’s life!

he’d make sure

the lab, the intern turned to Yuna.

arrangements with that adult donor, and we can schedule the transfusion

icy, “Forget it, we’ll use

replied, “But…

risk of rejection between twins. Do

told you

“Yes!”

was her son, but wasn’t Hayes too? How could a three-year-old possibly endure such a large volume blood exchange? Yet, if the department head had approved

grip tightened on her arm, pulling her close. Towering in

voice, she whispered a warning, “Keep your mouth shut. If you breathe a word of this to anyone, you’ll regret it.”

with fear, fully aware of the power of

Yuna escorted Hayes into the treatment room. He lay on the cold, metallic bed, a mix of fear, nervousness, and a profound sense of abandonment washing over him. Even though there were other options for Manley, why was his mother so insistent on using