"That's not up to you," Clara said. She held Yanny's hand and turned around to leave. She wanted to take Yanny to a quiet place to comfort him.After all, there were many parents around, and she didn't want the argument to cause Yanny further embarrassment.However, the woman suddenly said very loudly, "Why should we let our kids attend the same kindergarten as an ex-convict's son? An ex-convict's son may very well grow up to be a criminal too thanks to his parent's influence!"She had obviously raised her voice so that everyone around could hear her.All of a sudden, the parents around them all looked over.Clara's footsteps halted. She turned back and glared at the woman coldly. "There's no grudge between us. Why must you say something so vicious in front of the children? Apologize to my son right now. He has never done anything illegal. You have no right to make malicious speculations about his future like that!"The woman was momentarily taken aback by Clara's fierce attitude
After all, she was just an ordinary person. Although she was decently rich and her husband was a manager, she was nothing compared to Wilson Birch.If Wilson Birch really were to sue her, their family would definitely be in trouble.She had deliberately tried to draw attention to their argument so that she could embarrass Clara, but now, with all those gazes on her, she was the one who was embarrassed instead.The woman felt humiliated, scared and anxious, but she had no choice but to humble herself and say, "I... I'm sorry, Mr. Birch, I got emotional and spoke without thinking. I didn't mean it.""Don't apologize to me. Apologize to my son and..." he paused and hesitated a little before he continued, "...my son's mother!"He didn't know how to describe the relationship between him and Clara right now.The woman was put in an extremely awkward spot. She couldn't wait to get out of there, so she quickly said to Clara and Yanny, "I'm sorry, I spoke without thinking. I'll never ment
However, after hearing what he had to say, Clara's face remained calm, as if she had only heard something insignificant. "Are you done? Please get out of the way. I need to take my son home!""Clara, I know you don't want to see me, so I... I've tried to avoid appearing in front of you as best I can, but I beg you, don't push me away. At the very least, don't refuse my liver donation. If you don't undergo surgery, you'll...""Shut up!" Clara violently cut Wilson off. She looked nervously at her son, deeply afraid that Yanny would learn of her condition.She had always deliberately avoided her son when she took medicine. She didn't want her son to know that she had a terminal illness.She didn't want the little boy to worry about her during her final days.When Wilson noticed Clara's agitation, he immediately realized that Yanny was probably oblivious to her condition."Mommy, are you sick? Why do you need surgery?" Yanny blinked and asked in confusion."It's nothing. Mommy's fin
Wilson decided he couldn't wait anymore. He scooped Clara up in his arms and said to Yanny, "Follow me. We're going to take Mommy to the hospital. You don't want to see Mommy in pain, do you?"The little boy stopped protesting and followed closely behind Wilson.When they reached Wilson's car, Wilson placed Clara in the passenger seat while Yanny climbed into the back seat without a word.The little boy kept checking up on Clara through the gap between the seats, all the while saying, "Mommy, it's okay, it's okay, when we get to the hospital, the doctors will heal you. After that, you won't be in pain anymore!"The pain had finally subsided a little, giving Clara a brief moment of respite. She tried her best to force a smile so that Yanny wouldn't feel so worried. "Mommy's fine... It'll stop hurting soon..."The sight of the mother and son broke Wilson's heart. He stepped on the pedal, and the car rushed towards the hospital.Clara clenched her teeth tight, not allowing herself t
The news shocked Serenity. She said, "Okay, I'll be there right away.""Serenity," Wilson said, his voice low and hoarse, "I... seldom ask anyone for favors, but I'm begging you, please convince Clara to accept my liver donation. No matter what, please make her agree to the liver transplant!"Serenity was a little taken aback. She had talked to Wilson before so she knew what a proud man he was. It must not be easy for him to beg others.It's probably not just Clara's life at stake now; Wilson was also desperate.If Clara died, it would make Wilson's life a living hell."I understand," Serenity replied."What's the matter?" Jackson asked after she hung up."Clara's in the hospital. The doctor said she has to undergo a liver transplant right now or it'll be too late." Serenity stood up and said, "I'm going to the hospital to persuade Clara to do the surgery.""I'll come with you," Jackson said."But you have to go to work...""I just have to sign some documents. I'll deal with
"Serenity, what are you doing here?" Clara asked."Wilson informed me," Serenity approached Clara, then took a deep breath and said, "Clara, do the surgery! This is your last chance! If you miss this chance, it'll be too late!""Serenity!" Clara instantly became anxious, clearly afraid of Yanny finding out about her illness.But Serenity had said it in front of Yanny precisely because she hoped that Yanny would convince Clara to take the gamble."Clara, I know that a few months' time is very precious to the current you, and you're scared that you'll lose those precious few months if you lose the gamble, but... if you win, you'll be able to watch Yanny grow up!"Serenity stopped and caressed her bulging belly before she continued, "I took a gamble too. It would have been a safer choice to undergo the multifetal reduction surgery, but as a mother, it's hard for me to give up either of my three babies. Therefore, I decided to take the gamble together with my babies.""Clara, you hav
"At first, I hoped that Serenity could persuade you, but... I was worried that she might not be able to, so... I couldn't help but come in to talk to you myself. I know you don't want to see me and you don't want to use my liver, but..."He stopped, then said with all the strength he could muster, "I beg you, please undergo the liver transplant! If you do, I promise you'll never see me again!"He wanted her to live! That was his only wish!Clara said, "Donating your liver isn't risk free. What are your conditions?"Her tone was calm, as if she was just discussing a transaction.Conditions? Wilson's eyes widened. "You... You're willing to do the liver transplant?""...Yes." She decided to take the gamble for the sake of her son and her mother. "What are your conditions? Feel free to voice them. I don't want to owe you anything. However, please be aware that if I die on the operating table or if my body rejects the liver, I might not be able to keep my word.""No! You're not going
When Wilson came to, he saw doctors and nurses standing around his hospital bed. Jackson was also there.The anesthetic in his body hadn't completely subsided yet, so he wasn't in too much pain."How's... Clara?" Wilson forced out the words."The surgery went well, but she has to remain in the ICU for two days for further observation," the one who answered him was Jackson.Wilson let out a sigh of relief. The surgery went well. That's good, right?Even if... he could never appear in front of Clara again, at least she would always carry a part of him in her.His liver would grow old with her and stay with her for the rest of her life...And the bone marrow that she gave him would also stay with him for the rest of his life. This was also a form of companionship, right?Wilson said no more. He didn't even care about his own physical condition.Even when the doctors told him about the precautions he had to take post-operation and the effects the surgery would have on his body, he