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 voice

didn't he want the babies? How could he not

these two little lives

into my ear, "Honey, stay with me. What do you

everything was blurry. Only the warmth

are yours. You can't

want the babies, Honey. I only want you. Don't be afraid; I won't let

filled with panic, fear,

you waiting for? Save the

I heard Ethan roar.

emotional state could affect our surgery,"

save her."

is losing too much blood," the doctor

mine," Ethan said without

my weak consciousness

was in

save my babies!"

if my voice

listen. We can have more children,

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

don't sleep; don't sleep. Listen, you'll be okay." Ethan tried to keep me conscious, but my mind grew foggy.

the heart-wrenching photo. Ethan, didn't you

time had passed, but I thought I heard a baby crying. The sound felt distant but hit me right in the feels. I cried again. Warm lips kissed my tears. I opened my

couldn't hold on and fell into a deep sleep. I had a long dream. I walked through so many places-Starlight City, Seabreeze Harbor, a villa balcony, and Ethan's

was bustling. My parents were still around, and I was their beloved daughter. I left home with my backpack, and a voice

we're gonna

with his bike. He pushed it while I walked beside him. We

the driver's

wanted to shout for him not to leave, but no sound came out. His truck got

in the end, I

don't go! Come back! Dad!' I

have to be strong and live well.

was ethereal, like it was coming from another

the direction where

A familiar voice called me, pulling me out of that chaotic

opened my eyes, and the first thing I

eyes were filled with worry, pain, and the joy of seeing me awake, all openly

awake!" His hoarse voice

his lips, kissing the back of it,

still my dream?" I asked

the back of my

long, hazy dream, and the

babies?" I

me. "Don't worry. They're fine. The nurse took

relief and closed