Chapter 1518

"You can rest assured, we'll speak to the doctor about the baby," the kind stranger said. Only then did Winnie close her eyes, finally letting herself relax.

Meanwhile, Ben had been sitting alone in the dark for what felt like ages. He had a few drinks, but his mind was only growing sharper and colder with each passing moment. *Knock, knock, knock!*

The sudden noise broke through the silence, echoing sharply in the stillness. His lips curled into a slight smirk. So, she had come after all.

But when he opened the door and saw who it was, the playful smile on his face vanished, replaced by an icy chill.

""Who are you?"

The delivery driver, dressed in his uniform, suddenly felt a shiver run down his spine. He cleared his throat nervously and held up a bag. "Mr. Ben Lucas, right? This is your express delivery."

Ben narrowed his eyes slightly, a flicker of something unreadable crossing his face. "That woman really does have a bit of wit," he muttered to himself. Without saying a word, he took the bag and shut the door in one swift motion.

"There's always another day," he thought.

The delivery driver exhaled sharply, relieved to be away from the unsettling tension. He then hurried back downstairs.

bustled with activity, the chaos

members? Does anyone know her family?" A nurse called

head. "We found her on the street. She kept asking us

said, feeling the weight of the situation.

hours of intensive

Winnie's condition finally stabilized.

she slowly opened

above her. She

upright, grabbing a nurse's wrist as the woman was changing her

the nurse gasped before realizing it was Winnie. "You're awake!

her, her voice hoarse and desperate.

paused, struggling with the words. "The baby didn't make it. But you're still young

don't understand!" Winnie screamed, breaking down in uncontrollable

her only connection to Ben. Without it, there was nothing left

into fury as a name, Jamie, echoed in her mind. This was all

Winnie's emotions was palpable, enough to make the

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