Chapter 405

Calla's legs trembled as she looked at Mercer's extended hand. She shook her head frantically. "No… No... I don't want to!"

Mercer's forehead was creased in a frown, his dark eyes gazing at Calla with a touch of sadness.

His tone mellowed as he said, "You're already over eight months pregnant. A C-section now wouldn't harm the baby. I've arranged for the best obstetrician and pediatrician in the city. They can guarantee that both you and the child will be fine!"

"No, I don't want to deliver the baby now. I want to wait until she's full-term." Calla shook her head with all her might, her face streaked with tears.

Seeing that Calla wouldn't budge, Mercer withdrew his hand. He then gave a subtle signal to Simon, who was standing behind Calla.

Simon understood and stepped forward, covering Calla's mouth with a cloth.

The next moment, Calla felt her body go limp. She managed one last glare at Mercer before succumbing to sleep.

Simon caught her just in time, and Mercer quickly bent do