Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 719 The Switch

The doctor didn't hesitate any longer and got straight to the point, saying, "Mr. Aniston, your son has a heart condition. He might need surgery, but he's too young right now. Operating on a newborn this small is extremely difficult. Most doctors wouldn't dare to take the risk. "And even if the first surgery somehow succeeds, he'll still need careful post-op care. By the time he turns three, he'll have to undergo a second procedure."

Chandler got the message loud and clear. The doctor was saying, in no uncertain terms, that this surgery was incredibly complicated-doing it on a premature baby made things even worse. There were too many unknowns and too many risks. No one could guarantee a smooth recovery, and if things went south, well, no one wanted to finish that sentence.

The doctor added, "Besides that, the baby is also showing signs of anemia. We'll probably need to give him a blood transfusion

soon."

Chandler didn't even hesitate. Of course, he'd do whatever was needed. But the heart condition... That was something he'd have to find the right moment to discuss with Meryl. He wasn't sure how she'd take it-hell, he wasn't even sure if she could handle it. He nodded. "Go ahead with the transfusion. And schedule the

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surgery as soon as possible. Do whatever's best for the baby."

The doctor gave a firm nod. "Understood. I'll reach out to our top specialists right away and get things moving."

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Afterward, he called over a nurse, who then led Chandler to the transfusion room. Before proceeding, she tested his blood type. A moment later, she frowned in confusion, "Huh? That's strange... Your blood type doesn't match. The baby's blood type is B." Chandler froze. "B?"

The nurse nodded. "Maybe he takes after his mom?"

Hearing that his son had B-type blood, Chandler froze. Then, his expression darkened, his breath growing heavier as he recalled that neither he nor Meryl had B-type blood. His voice was low and firm as he asked again, "Are you sure the baby's blood type is B?"

The nurse double-checked the records in her hand and

confirmed. "Yeah. If you don't believe me, take a look yourself."

Chandler took the paper from her. After scanning it, he handed it back without a word. Then, without another glance, he left the transfusion room and walked back to the NICU.

the tiny bundle in the crib,

time Chandler saw this child,

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traces of Meryl in the baby's features. But

1. it.

prepped the baby for surgery, the movement must have disturbed him. His tiny eyes fluttered open, though he remained calm. The little one didn't cry or fuss, just curled up

that, his body swayed suddenly, and an urgent thought shot through his mind, "This is my son. How the hell

up on his sudden change in expression and found it strange.

his lips into a tight line, his fingers unconsciously curling inwards. His gaze remained locked on the child, and an icy chill quickly

first got pregnant, Dalton had gone around boasting that the baby was his. Chandler had his doubts

eerily similar to Dalton's-an overwhelming sense

baby's blood type didn't match Chandler's, and suddenly, he remembered-Dalton

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in front of him had

hard that his face turned even paler. He wanted to believe Meryl; he really did. But with the evidence laid out so clearly

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crash over him, so heavy it made it hard to breathe. His chest tightened, his heart aching like it had been ripped open. He mused, "If this is real...

called out again, "Mr. Aniston? Are you feeling alright?

solid and unmoving, yet to the doctor, it

Chandler, saying, "As a parent myself, I completely understand how you're feeling. But even if the odds are slim, that doesn't mean there's no hope at all. Children are stronger than we give them credit for. As long as

he was too grief-stricken to speak. It took him a while before he finally found his voice.

gave a

at the

outside, and the moment Chandler walked out, he could tell something was off. Chandler's face was pale, and he looked troubled. But Walter

He pondered, "The baby went straight to the NICU after birth, in a hospital with such strict protocols-there was no way they could've messed up. Right? Wait... a mistake?" He then suddenly asked, "What has Lydia been up to

answered honestly, "She's been recovering in

narrowed his eyes. "Has she left the room at

his