Second Chance At Love by Iris Mignon

Chapter 1 Death Looms

Years ago, fate dealt Sophia Turner a cruel hand when she faced the harsh reality of an ectopic pregnancy, forcing her into the heart-wrenching decision to terminate her pregnancy. However, the repercussions of this choice went far beyond mere emotions. With no viable alternatives, she braved the painful procedure, a sacrifice that resulted in the loss of her left fallopian tube.

Over the last two years, Sophia had been tirelessly preparing for another pregnancy. Her husband, Jason Wilson, was the sole heir of the esteemed Wilson family. She had harbored a lifelong love for him, and fulfilling her long-cherished wish of having a child with him to carry on the family legacy was paramount in her heart.

In the serene ambiance of Brison Hospital’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the attending physician carefully laid down the examination report, her expression slightly solemn. Across from her sat a young woman, her face etched with anticipation and nervousness.

“Miss Taylor,” the attending physician said, her tone gentle. “You’re pregnant.”

In that suspended moment, Sophia felt time come to a halt. Her eyes, brimming with joy and anticipation, exuded a luminous radiance that mirrored the intensity of her longing for this very day. However, her happiness was swiftly tempered as the attending physician solemnly passed her another medical report. “Take a look,” she said, her voice tinged with gravity.

After a momentary pause, Sophia hesitantly took the report. With trembling hands, she slowly scanned its contents, her heart sinking as she came across the diagnosis indicating a high risk of severe heart failure. The joy of pregnancy ebbed away like receding tides, leaving her paralyzed with shock. Slowly, she raised her head, her voice trembling as she voiced her fear. “M-my heart, is it… failing?”

As Sophia struggled to come to terms with the ominous diagnosis, she couldn’t help pondering, ‘Have the repercussions of the heart injury from five years ago finally worsened?’

The doctor sighed softly, her eyes filled with pity and sympathy as she looked at Sophia. “Yes, you have a high risk of heart failure. My advice would be to terminate the pregnancy and undergo treatment to stabilize the condition.”

When the doctor advised her to terminate the pregnancy, Sophia felt as though her entire world had shattered. The words, delivered with clinical precision, pierced through her like a dagger, leaving her emotionally raw and wounded to the core.

her abdomen protectively as if shielding her

voice trembling but resolute.

heavy heart. Her expression turned grim at Sophia’s words. “If we can find a suitable heart donor.” Amelia continued, her tone grave but gentle, “There’s still

fumbled as she retrieved her phone from her handbag, her heart pounding. With a shaky breath

if the weight of her words was pulling her down. The memory of Jason’s crestfallen expression when they lost their first child lingered in her mind, haunting her. She could still

a message notification. As she tapped it, a photo appeared, stunning her speechless and draining her complexion of

man’s embrace, their kiss exuding passion. Despite the serene backdrop, the messy room hinted at what had happened before. Though their

thoughts in turmoil. ‘Jason had been an adoring husband. He would never betray

woman, Sophia felt her carefully constructed facade crumble like ice,

her mind. The woman in the photo was her cousin, Ada, who had also been Jason’s

knew he wouldn’t betray her with any other woman. However, her certainty faltered when confronted with Ada as

again, and another message notification popped up on the screen. She tapped to open it. [Preston Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,

confessions echoed in her mind like distant melodies. She had poured her heart into their relationship, believing her love had thawed Jason’s icy reserve over the years. She couldn’t forget the deep sorrow he