The Beginning Of All Sins

Chapter 39

The room was filled with an eerie silence. In the room were the doctor, Tyler, Mrs. Jones, and Darren, all wearing solemn expressions.

Naomi, lying on the bed, had tears in her eyes, and despair filled her face.

The doctor spoke with a grave tone, “We’re hopeful, but it’s just the beginning. Although Naomi has overcome the crisis, her road ahead is uncertain. She can’t live much longer without a bone marrow transplant or cord blood infusion.”

Tyler remained silent for a long moment before addressing the doctor, “We understand. You may leave now.”

The doctor left the room, leaving the others in solemn contemplation.

Olivia, standing near the door, spoke up softly, “W–What’s going on?”

Tyler’s gaze shifted to Olivia upon hearing her voice.

Driven by instinct, Olivia stepped closer to the bed. However, to everyone’s surprise, Mrs. Jones suddenly dropped to her knees before Olivia, wailing at the top of her lungs, “Save your sister, Olivia!

kneeling shocked Olivia, and Tyler observed the scene with a

she wanted was for Olivia to help save Naomi. Clutching Olivia’s clothes, she implored, “Naomi can’t wait any longer.

a tool for me.

her desperation apparent. She begged, “The doctor mentioned that cord blood could save Naomi too. I’m begging you, Olivia!” She shook Olivia intensely, leaving

her bewildered.

can’t impose this on Olivia. How young she is! How can you ask her to undergo

needles and potential pain associated with IVF

and Olivia need to

actions bordering on hysteria.” Olivia, why don’t you move in with Tyler for a month? If you still can’t get pregnant

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rag doll in Mrs. Jones’s grasp, as if she were about to be

expression darkened as he watched Mrs. Jones’s

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sidelines.