Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 37

The sudden ring of Stella's phone broke the silence.

She froze for a split second before realizing it was her own.

"Sorry, I need to take this," she said, peeling off her gloves and answering. "Gina? What's wrong-Ms. Hudson fainted?!"

On the operating table, Briony's eyes snapped open. She stared at Stella, her voice urgent: "What happened to my mom?"

"Ms. Hudson collapsed," Stella explained quickly. "Gina tried to call you several times but couldn't get through, so she called me. Don't worry-Gina's already called an ambulance. They're on their way to the hospital now."

Briony sat up, swinging her legs off the table. "We have to pause the procedure. I need to make sure my mom is okay."

...

By the time Julia was brought into the hospital, she was unconscious.

A flu outbreak had left the ER understaffed, so Dr. Cedric Clarke-usually found in oncology-was helping out that day.

When Julia was rushed into the resuscitation room, Cedric took over her care.

Thankfully, she'd arrived in time. Although Julia hadn't woken up yet, her life was no longer in danger.

a hospital room, with Gina trailing close

Stella, choosing his words carefully. "There's something concerning in Ms. Hudson's bloodwork. I'd recommend she stay for a

skipped

a leading cancer

all over again. She fixed Cedric with a worried stare, her

Clarke, are you saying-my mom might

Cedric said gently. "We'll need to wait for more detailed test

caught, a wave of

wobbled, and Stella hurried to steady

Clarke is only suggesting some tests, Bryn. Stay strong.

almost to herself. "Yeah... she's going

then supported Briony as they

go, Cedric slipped his phone

just

had just stepped out of Lunar Heights Estate. He opened the door of his Maybach, slid

asked, his

saw at the hotel the other day? My friend's

seatbelt,

Judging by her bloodwork, I'd say there's

stilled.