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.

want her children to grow up in a broken

advise her to think carefully. The latest tests

Briony looked up, her voice barely above a whisper.

assessment. I'd recommend a transvaginal ultrasound to get a

tighten in

performed

were

is extraordinary. But if you go through with the termination, the damage to your uterus could make it even harder-maybe impossible-for you to get pregnant in the future. You're still young. I really think you should consider this

head bowed, fists clenched

at her, then asked, "Dr. Grant, even if you were to

patients with this condition, if they do get pregnant, need intensive care throughout the first trimester. Yet both babies are doing well. I've never seen a case

at Briony's downcast face, then cleared her throat.

guarantees, no matter who performs the procedure. Maybe she'll be one of

her home now. Once she's decided, I'll let you

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