Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

Chapter 357

Patrick rubbed his hands together, feeling the weight of the situation. "The baby's on the way, and Nellie's been cooped up at home. This is a bit of a sticky wicket."

Greta leaned in. "Dad, she's heading to the hospital for her monthly check-up. You're pretty chummy with the head of the maternity ward, right? Just have them slip her some meds that could, you know, interfere with the baby's growth. Nature might just take its course." Patrick was taken aback. "Isn't that a bit too harsh?"

Greta coaxed, "Dad, think about it. If I become Mrs. Dawson, you'd be the father-in-law of someone big in business. With his backing, our company would be unstoppable."

People took risks for wealth just as birds faced danger for food.

Patrick decided to ignore any lingering doubts. "Alright, for your sake, I'll do it this once," he said, a determined glint in his eyes.

At Nellie's next appointment, her doctor mentioned some concerns about the ultrasound and prescribed medication to stabilize the pregnancy.

After taking the medication, sge started experiencing signs of a possible miscarriage.

However, perhaps it was destiny's intervention, as Nellie managed to carry the pregnancy to term.

Soon enough, Nellie gave birth. She had a baby girl, but the little one had a congenital heart defect.

at Patrick, "Why

sheepish, replied, "We couldn't make it too

if he falls for Nellie's daughter and

yet he ditched you for

said determinedly, "I can't let

...

her tiny child, tears streaming down her

of her daughter's heart defect, "Ms. Nellie, did you take any questionable medications during your pregnancy? The child might have been affected

eyes filled with silent accusation. She wrongly

meds might have caused

in his hurry to

getting pregnant and had rushed her into a

on Greta, ignoring the safety of

silent. Guilt overwhelmed him as he stared at his

we shower her with love,

out," Nellie's

had ever dared to order him around like that before. He felt