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!

and Tyler observed the scene with

clothes, she implored, “Naomi can’t wait any longer. Why don’t you do IVF? I know it’s torturous, but it’s the

Olivia isn’t a tool for me. You can’t force her into this!”

desperation apparent. She begged, “The doctor mentioned that cord blood could save Naomi too.

her bewildered.

Mom. You can’t impose this on Olivia. How young she is! How can you ask her to undergo IVF when she’s

of countless needles and potential pain associated

get pregnant. Tyler and Olivia need to speed things up!” Her words felt like an uncomfortable truth laid bare, causing uneasiness among

bordering on hysteria.” Olivia, why don’t you move in with Tyler

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Jones’s grasp,

as he watched Mrs. Jones’s irrational behavior

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sidelines.