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!

got better, he’d make sure

had left the lab, the intern turned to

and confirm the arrangements with that adult donor, and we

icy, “Forget it,

puzzled, replied, “But…

head yesterday. There’s no risk of rejection between twins. Do you really think I’d risk my

told

“Yes!”

in disbelief. Manley 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 it, what could a mere intern do?

she moved to leave, Yuna’s grip tightened on her arm, pulling her close. Towering in

“Keep your mouth shut. If you breathe a word of this to anyone,

of the power

bed, a mix of fear, nervousness, and a profound sense of abandonment washing over him. Even though there were other options for Manley, why