Chapter 486:

Hadley’s breath hitched. She shut her eyes, gripping her phone so tightly her fingers ached.

She had partly expected this.

She and Eric were Joy’s parents—the ones who had given her life once. But now, when she needed them most, they couldn’t do it again.

Hadley pressed her eyes shut, forcing herself to breathe until the ache in her chest dulled and the burn of unshed tears faded. Only when she was sure she had a grip on herself did she finally open them, her gaze sharp and unwavering. There was only one choice left.

She had seen this coming—had prepared for it. It was a risk, a dangerous bet, but she was ready to play her hand. She couldn’t afford to waste time.

At dawn, she made her way to the clinic Colleen had recommended. The doctor barely looked at her, already assuming why she was there.

“How much do you want this time?”

“No, that’s not why I came…”

Hadley shook her head, sitting straighter, tension tightening every inch of her body.

breath. “Dr. Perkins, I’m here for

doctor stilled, finally looking up.

“Yes.”

grip tightening in

no

If she wanted to save her, she

had considered relying on medication

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this time, that wasn’t

affect

was—the child would be

had to be ready,

Perkins, please—I need

“Alright.”

“I’m glad you’ve made this decision.

“Thank you so much.”

earliest we can start is this afternoon. Come in for your first

“Alright.”

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