Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 193 Can't Be Without You

"Dakato!"

Blood spread across Dakato's back as the dagger was yanked out, dripping red. She spun around and kicked the attacker to the ground, sending the dagger clattering away.

Even with her wound, Dakato fought like a beast against the men rushing her. Fairness and morality? Nowhere to be found as they ganged up on her.

Using every ounce of strength to protect me, Dakato was eventually overpowered and knocked down.

"Stop! I know someone hired you. How much did she pay? I'll double it. Just get us to a hospital, and I'll pay you right now." I fought through the searing pain in my abdomen, using my last bit of strength to negotiate.

"Hospital? More like sending you to hell." They looked down at us smugly, like beating up two women was some big accomplishment.

"How much do you want? Name your price."

At this point, money was the least of my worries. I just needed to keep the two little lives inside me safe, no matter the cost.

Hearing this, the men exchanged glances, looking tempted.

I trembled with pain but tried to stay calm, continuing to plead with them.

"Killing us won't do you any good. You won't get away with it. My husband won't let you off. If you let us go, I can give you enough money to live comfortably for the rest of your lives." As soon as I finished speaking, I felt a warm flow from my lower body.

I knew my water had broken. If we delayed any longer, the babies wouldn't make it. I grabbed the pant leg of the man closest to me. "Please, take me to the hospital."

He lifted his leg and kicked me. As he prepared to kick again, the sound of police sirens echoed in the distance.

"The cops are here. Let's go. That woman's babies probably won't make it anyway," one of them said.

They fled quickly, and my consciousness grew increasingly blurry from the intense pain.

Later, I felt myself being lifted up.

The urgent sound of ambulance sirens filled the air.

"Emily, hold on!" a frantic voice called out to me.

Those words brought tears to my eyes.

Was it my imagination?

Why did I hear Ethan's voice?

In my hazy state, I felt many people around me. I heard the crisp sound of metal instruments being placed into a tray.

A broad hand held mine, its warmth so familiar.

"The patient's condition is critical. The amniotic fluid is gone, and there's severe internal bleeding. We can only save either the mother or the babies," a serious voice said, probably the doctor. "Save the mother." I heard a firm reply.

"Your wife is carrying twins," the doctor reminded.

the mother." His

he want the babies?

know these two little lives were his

spoke clearly into my ear, "Honey, stay with me. What

open my eyes, but everything was blurry. Only the warmth in my hand

are yours. You can't abandon

I only want you. Don't be afraid; I won't let anything happen to you." He

filled with panic, fear, and helplessness,

are you waiting for?

I heard Ethan roar.

your emotional state could affect

I won't say another word. Just save her." He softened his voice,

much blood," the

mine," Ethan said

words, my weak consciousness was still deeply

mind was

the babies, save my babies!"

if my voice was

hand, comforting me, "Honey, listen. We can have more children, but I can't live without

so hard for me to conceive these twins. I might never have another chance. I

be okay." Ethan tried to keep me

memories-Starlight City, our moments, the last recording, the heart-wrenching photo. Ethan, didn't you say you didn't love me? So

in the feels. I cried again. Warm lips kissed my tears. I opened my mouth, not sure if I made any sound. I wanted to

a long, exhausting journey. Hearing the baby's cry, I couldn't hold on and fell into a deep sleep. I had a long dream. I walked through so many places-Starlight

My parents were

we're gonna

pushed it while I

in the driver's seat. He

to shout for him not to leave, but no sound

times. But in the end, I could only

Dad!' I

Dad can't come back. You have to

ethereal, like it was coming from

out in the direction where Dad

me, pulling

and the first thing I saw was

pain, and the joy of seeing

finally awake!" His hoarse voice was filled with

hand to his lips, kissing the back of it, and tears fell from his red-rimmed eyes onto my hand, burning

my dream?" I asked

the back of my hand, tears

the voice saying "save the mother," I

babies?" I grabbed Ethan's

The nurse took them for a

sighed in relief and closed my