Chapter 98

Elgin gave the order himself – no one’s allowed to save her kid. Who’d dare cross him?

“Doctor, doctor,” she sobbed quietly, “what should I do, I really can’t lose my baby…”

She thought, what if one day in the future, the kid’s dad shows up, how’s she gonna explain this mess? Is she really such a loser?

“Sorry, I…I can’t go against Mr. Ramirez’s wishes either,” the doctor answered, “otherwise, he would kill me. And he’s your husband…

Husband… pfft. Who would’ve thunk it, the title of husband gives Elgin the power to play God with her child’s life.

“I’m getting the surgery, I’m saving my baby, my husband’s words don’t mean anything!” Letitia clenched her teeth, “I’ve got a say in this

toor

“About the surgery costs…”

He didn’t even have to finish that sentence to throw a bucket of cold water on Letitia.

Chilled to the bone. Money, she’s got no money right now.

But why does money have to be so darn important at a time like this? Does she really have to stand by, watch her child’s life signs fade away bit by bit, leaving her body?

No, no, there’s got to be another way, there’s always a way.

Letitia turned her head, looking toward the OR door

Elgin had long gone, he wouldn’t come back, because he couldn’t care less to give her a glance.

He must be with Shela, guarding her, patiently soothing her.

The difference between people, man, it’s so glaringly obvious at a moment like this.

Letitia took a deep breath, staring at the bright OR lights above, her vision blurring…

But just then, a name popped into her mind. Neil!

Neil had given her his card once, told her straight up, if she ever needed anything, she could call him anytime! And he didn’t just say it

once!

more. Right here, right now, Neil

grasping at straws, suddenly found the strength, even managing to get

can you get my phone for me?”

request, the nurse could fulfill. Even though they had no clue what she

some searching, they found Letitia’s phone

trying hard to focus on the

each second

in her throat, praying Neil

felt like ages, a warm male voice came through, “Hello, who’s

tears flowed even harder.

control the lump in her throat, to speak clearly- Mr. Thompson,

surprised, “Hello, what’s going on?”

me, please, I need your help right now,” Letitia said.

for two seconds, then the sound of hurried footsteps, “Okay, where are you?”

last of her consciousness and clarity, explaining the situation

occasionally acknowledging

the moment the call ended, Letitia passed out completely.

her hand, clattering

fast as he

Shefas surgery had

regretfully said. “Sorry, we tried our best, but we couldn’t save the baby. The mother’s body

in

wailed, “This is killing

indifferently,

nurse pushed the gurney out, moving Shela to a VIP room.

there sleeping, her complexion pale.

no real affection for her, seeing her like that did

hadn’t protected her

said, “If she could harm

“I’ll handle her.”

Shela who deals with her, Mr. Ramirez,

raised his hand, cutting off Mark, “You stay here and take good care of her”

aren’t you going to wait

“No.”

she’ll be if she wakes up

nonetheless. He could imagine what it would be like when Shela woke up, making a

his blood. Elgin was never one to wear his emotions on his sleeve,

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