Regretting the Wife He Threw Away

Chapter 64

In the hospital, inside the office of Dr. Grant, the head of Obstetrics.

"The last procedure was canceled, and the reserved blood from the bank was already used up. Since your blood type is rare, if we apply again, it'll take at least a week. I wanted to let you know in advance."

Briony's blood type was so uncommon that what would be a routine, low-risk procedure for most women required the utmost care in her case.

"Please help me apply for it," Briony replied quietly. "Let's schedule the operation for a week from now."

"Alright." Dr. Grant slid a fresh ultrasound across the desk. "You're just past seven weeks. Before twelve weeks, the risk to your health is lower. But at this stage, the babies already have heartbeats."

Dr. Grant handed over the report. "Both embryos have strong heartbeats. Fraternal twins-quite uncommon in your situation."

Briony didn't take the report. She couldn't even bring herself to look at it.

Stella, standing close by, reached out and accepted the papers on her behalf.

my friend and her ex-husband... there's no chance of reconciliation. She doesn't want her children to grow up in a broken family, so I'd appreciate it if you could help arrange the procedure as soon as

advise her to think carefully. The latest tests show there are some

barely above a whisper. "What's wrong with

Grant adjusted her glasses. "It's only a preliminary assessment. I'd recommend a transvaginal

herself-felt a knot tighten in her stomach.

performed

were not

extraordinary. But if you go through with the termination, the damage to

head bowed, fists clenched

glanced at her, then asked, "Dr. Grant, even if you were to perform the surgery

head. "This is a congenital issue. Honestly, the fact that she conceived at all—let alone with twins-is nothing short of a miracle. Usually, patients with this condition, if they do get pregnant, need intensive care throughout the first trimester. Yet both babies are doing well.

at Briony's downcast face, then cleared

no matter who performs the procedure. Maybe she'll be one of the rare lucky ones, but we can't

I'll take her home now. Once