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
Perhaps he was subconsciously hoping that someone would help him too if Serenity discovered the truth one day.Clara recovered well after the operation. After spending two days in the ICU, she was transferred to the general ward.However, even though the transplant was successful, she still had to come back to the hospital for regular assessments.Every time Clara saw the surgical scar on her upper abdomen, she would have a complicated feeling.No matter how unwilling she was to admit it, it was a fact that her liver had been replaced with Wilson's!But... she might be able to live now. Her mother wouldn't have to attend her funeral and she could watch Yanny grow up.Yanny and Mrs. Wells stayed in the hospital full time to keep Clara company these days. Serenity would also visit the hospital regularly to check on Clara."I'm sorry you have to worry about me even though you're pregnant," Clara said guiltily. Serenity should be getting plenty of rest right now, but she had to vis
When she thought of how Lisa was pulling herself together, Serenity's heart went out to Lisa, but more than that, Serenity was really proud of her. She was proud to have such a strong friend. She knew that Lisa wouldn't be defeated so easily!Lisa didn't wallow in despair after breaking up with Terry. She took her treatment seriously so that she would recover properly. She even joked with Serenity, "It's just a breakup. Big deal. Everybody goes through it. Who marries their first love anymore nowadays? Maybe I'll meet my Mr. Right the moment I leave the hospital!"Lisa's optimism and cheerfulness made Serenity believe that Lisa would definitely find her happiness one day!"Thank goodness." Clara felt relieved. "Serenity, make sure you and Lisa don't end up like me."She would not fall in love anymore for the rest of her life.The two women did not notice that the door was not properly shut. There was a vague figure of a man outside the door.Serenity and Jackson later returned t
"Really? If... If one day, you discovered that I'd done something to hurt you, you wouldn't take me back no matter how hard I beg you for forgiveness?" He found this question really hard to ask. He had to force the words out of his throat.Serenity turned around and looked at Jackson in confusion. "Jack, what's gotten into you? You seem to be feeling uneasy a lot lately."Jackson fell silent. Uneasy... Yes! He was indeed feeling uneasy.He was nervous after witnessing what happened between Clara and Wilson. He was afraid that he would meet the same fate as Wilson."If you're feeling uneasy because of what I said just now, well... you shouldn't! I was reminded of Zeke Shaw, that's all. Don't overthink it.How can you possibly hurt me? Besides..."She paused and gently stroked his eyebrows that were knitted tight with worry, "Didn't I tell you that I would forgive you for anything the moment I see you cry?"She said that to lighten the mood so that he wouldn't look so worried.Sure