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!

Right here, right now,

even managing

nurse, “Please, can you get my phone

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

phone

with delight, tears streaming down, hands trembling, trying hard to focus on the screen. Finally, ‘Neil” appeared,

each second

heart was in her throat, praying Neil

after what felt like ages, a warm male voice came through, “Hello,

tears flowed even harder.

control the lump in her throat, to speak clearly- Mr. Thompson, it’s me,

sounded surprised, “Hello, what’s going on?”

your help right now,” Letitia

sound of hurried footsteps, “Okay, where are you?”

of her consciousness and clarity, explaining the situation and location.

acknowledging with a “Hmm”

the call ended, Letitia passed out completely.

from her hand, clattering to

the hospital as fast as he could

had

couldn’t save the

to stay in the

poor Shela!” Mark wailed, “This

spoke indifferently,

moving Shela to a VIP room.

there sleeping, her complexion pale.

felt no real affection for her, seeing her like that did stir some guilt within

hadn’t protected her well

this!” Mark said, “If she could harm

“I’ll handle her.”

deals with her, Mr. Ramirez, it’s a

hand, cutting off Mark, “You stay here and take good

Ramirez, aren’t you going to wait

“No.”

sad she’ll be if she wakes

lips curled slightly, but he turned and left nonetheless. He could imagine what it would be like when Shela woke up, making a scene, fussing and threatening. It would be messy.

to wear his emotions on his sleeve, so he’d have to digest this

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