Second Chance At Love by Iris Mignon

Chapter 13

Despite her feelings of resignation toward death after enduring hurt and disappointment, Sophia’s maternal instincts stirred within her at the thought of the innocent life growing inside her. While she had contemplated death as a potential solution, she couldn’t ignore the tiny spark of hope for the unborn baby’s survival.

Sophia remained resolute in her decision to keep the baby, regardless of the circumstances. As she contemplated the possibility of her unborn child being a reincarnation of her deceased daughter, she couldn’t fathom the idea of terminating its life once again.

“You don’t have a say in this.” Jason’s voice was cold and relentless over the phone. “You have half an hour. If you don’t come to the hospital, don’t blame me for bringing the doctors to draw blood from you forcibly.” With that, he hung up, leaving Sophia stunned and overwhelmed by a surge of pain.

Clutching her chest, Sophia felt as if her heart was being squeezed. Her phone slipped from her trembling fingers, landing on the floor with a loud thud. It felt like it had landed on her heart, exacerbating the sense of suffocation engulfing her.

Gritting her teeth against the pain, she instinctively cradled her belly, finding solace in the connection to her child amid the turmoil of despair and agony.

Half an hour passed quickly, and Sophia heard a commotion outside. She thought Jason had arrived with the doctors to take blood from her, so she struggled to climb out of bed. “Everything will be fine. Sophia, don’t cry,” she tried calming herself.

creaked

but to So

wasn’t Jason who entered the

sudden appearance, Sophia blurted out, “Mom, what are

confronted her daughter, paying no heed to Sophia’s pallor. “I heard you attacked Ada last night, nearly killing her. Sophia, have you lost your mind? You know how much Jason cares for

her mother’s embrace evaporated. She had momentarily forgotten her

between me and Ada. Please stay

seized her arm and forcefully pulled her toward the door. “I heard about Ada needing a

with emotion. “Why should I donate blood to her? She intruded into my marriage with Jason and got pregnant. She should be the one

at Sophia’s words. “You’re being foolishi Ada is now Jason’s pet. If you don’t comply, what will become of you? And if it weren’t for your infertility over the past four years, would Ada have had the chance to cozy up to your husband so easily? Jason is threatening to cut off support for your father and

and

been very unwell lately. Donating blood might kill me. I’m dying!” Sophia screamed out loud, her voice filled with desperation, on the verge of collapse.

herself to her knees in front of Sophia. “Sophia, please, I beg you. We cannot afford the