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 seat, clutching her abdomen protectively as if shielding her unborn child

trembling but resolute. “I want

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 a chance for survival. You don’t have to…” Her words trailed off abruptly as a series of beeps resonated

With a shaky breath and quivering voice, she finally managed to speak. “You go ahead, I’ll step out to take

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 feel the raw ache of that loss, the emptiness that consumed them both. And now, faced with the

phone vibrated violently in Sophia’s grip. With trembling fingers, she brought it up to her eyes, the screen illuminating with a message notification. As she tapped it, a photo appeared, stunning her speechless and draining her

exuding passion. Despite the serene backdrop, the messy room hinted at what had happened before. Though their faces

true!’ Sophia’s mind was racing, her thoughts in turmoil. ‘Jason had been an adoring husband. He would never betray me like

recognized the woman, Sophia felt her carefully constructed facade crumble like ice, leaving behind only shattered

in her mind. The woman in the photo was her cousin, Ada, who had

any other woman. However, her certainty faltered when confronted with Ada as the other

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of Jason and Ada locked in tender embraces, their laughter and whispered confessions echoed in her mind like distant melodies. She had poured her