Gently biting her lip, Serenity lowered her head, her hands resting on her belly protectively. Although Jackson didn't explicitly say no, she understood his underlying message.If she hadn't become pregnant, she would have taken precautions to prevent getting pregnant. But now that she had accidentally gotten pregnant, she couldn't easily give up on her own child!Taking a deep breath, she looked up at Jackson and made her proposition. "We still don't know anything about the baby's condition or my body's condition yet. Let's wait until the examination results are out before we make a decision, okay?"He stared at her cautious eyes. After a while, he said softly, "Okay."Serenity heaved a sigh of relief. She embraced Jackson and assured him, "Jack, don't worry. It's been six years since my last pregnancy. Typically, after a C-section, it's safe to conceive again after two years. Moreover, I've been taking good care of my body. It won't be as dangerous as you think.""I need you t
Six years ago, she risked her own life in order to save her three children. What about this time? How much would she have to sacrifice for the baby in her womb?Later that night, Wilson once again visited Clara's ward. He couldn't say why. It felt as if his heart would only calm down when he saw her sleeping face every night. Only after that could he fall asleep.To his surprise, she was awake tonight, not asleep as usual. He instinctively turned to leave, but she called out to him."Don't go!" Clara exclaimed. If it weren't for her pregnant belly, she would have gotten out of bed to grab him.Wilson hesitated, and eventually decided to stay. "Are you here to see me?" Clara asked."Does it matter?" he responded, his gaze fixed on her pale complexion. Her condition had worsened over the past few days, and he knew that it was because her liver function was deteriorating.Her condition was critical, and even if the baby could be safely delivered, her liver wouldn't last much lo
"We're just a fake family. Our marriage is just a marriage of convenience to prevent our child from being born out of wedlock. The only reason I'm not canceling our marriage is because I want to experience for myself how boring married life with you would be." She sighed bitterly. "Yes, I'm quite a boring wife." She actually hoped that their married life could be happier, but perhaps a marriage based on an agreement could never be truly happy to begin with."But a family photo, that's my final request. I won't ask anything more from you. Please, can you agree to it?" she pleaded.The light in his eyes flickered. "You won't ask me for anything else? Clara, shouldn't you be asking me to save your life right now? If something happens to your liver, I'm the only one who can save you!" he said in a mocking tone."But donating your liver to me again is dangerous. It's only been six years since the last time you donated your liver. If you donate again, the risk is very high," she said.
Some love was nothing but pain and hardship!-The next day, Jackson took Serenity to the maternity hospital in the city for a medical check-up. Clara was also in the same hospital for her labor."I seem to be visiting this hospital a lot lately," Serenity sighed. "Let's go visit Clara after my examination.""Sure," Jackson agreed.Serenity underwent a series of examinations in the hospital. During the ultrasound, she was told that the fetus had a fetal heartbeat.Serenity's eyes were red. Heartbeat! That meant the baby in her belly was a life.After the ultrasound examination, Serenity exited the room with red-rimmed eyes and put a hand on her belly.Jackson quickly strode to her. "What's wrong? Have you been crying?"Serenity sniffled. "The baby has a heartbeat," she told Jackson. "The doctor said the baby is doing pretty good so far.""Did the doctor say anything about your condition? Are you fit to have a baby?" Jackson asked, sounding anxious."We did an ultrasound just
"I hope we're lucky enough. Maybe the child is blessed," Serenity said, choking with sobs. Then, she stared down at her belly and spoke to the little life in her. "Baby, be strong. Let me bring you to life, okay? I really want to meet you."Jackson pulled her into a strong embrace, comforting her. The doctor said they would know the result within a week. They would inform them if she was fit to carry on with the pregnancy, but she was fine according to the information available so far.Serenity told herself to stay happy and eat healthily. She wanted to guarantee the fetus a healthy dose of nutrients while growing in her belly.The two walked to Clara's ward, wanting to visit her. When they arrived at the ward, the ward was empty. Jackson had sent a bodyguard to guard Clara, but even he had disappeared.Serenity spoke to the nurse at the nurse station and learned about Clara's latest condition. Something had gone wrong, and when the doctor came over to check on her, they decided sh
Wilson did not say anything else and hung up.Serenity's heart sank at Wilson's response. Would Wilson come?"What's the matter?" Jackson asked Serenity, "Is Wilson coming?""He hung up on me," she said. "I know I shouldn't force it on him, but I told him to come and see her anyway. I hope he'll have more compassion for Clara, especially after seeing his newborn. Maybe he'd be willing to save her!""He'll come," Jackson said, certain of it. "If he doesn't want to live the rest of his life in regret, he'll come."Serenity listened with doubts. Time went by, and Wilson still did not show up.The group waited until the nurses emerged from the room. The premature baby needed to be rushed to the neonatal intensive care unit immediately. Serenity looked at the baby in the incubator with her red-rimmed eyes. The tiny newborn was relying on respiratory support, and its survival was still uncertain. Despite that, Clara had put her life on the line for this baby."A girl, approximately
"Yeah. He's going to save Clara even if it means risking his life," Jackson said.Serenity wrinkled her nose with emotions. Jack was right. Wilson would not stand by and do nothing. He would not just let Clara go. But she never imagined Wilson would be willing to risk his life again, and he was back in the operating room at such a time.Although his love for Clara had faded after the hypnotherapy, maybe it was still buried deep inside him, which was why Wilson chose to save Clara.Serenity and Jackson waited outside the operating room. As time passed, Serenity grew anxious. Would the operation be a success? And would Wilson and Clara be okay?Serenity hoped both of them would be safe. If only Clara survived, Clara would live the rest of her life grieving for Wilson's death. After all, Clara's greatest wish was for Wilson to live well. Mrs. Wells was back, waiting together near the operating room. After a long wait, the doctor finally came out from inside."Doctor! Is my daughter
Wilson woke up on the third day post-surgery. Serenity and Jackson visited him in the isolation ward, wearing the isolation gowns."The surgery was a success for both of you. You'll be transferred to the general ward in 24 hours. Clara has to wait a little longer, maybe more than 72 hours," Serenity explained."Is she conscious yet?" Wilson asked, his voice hoarse."Not yet, but the doctor says she'll be today," Serenity said. "Don't tell her about my liver in her body," Wilson warned Serenity."You saved her. Why are you keeping it a secret from her?" Serenity asked, curious."Because I want a clean break from her," Wilson stated."But you've got two kids with her. How can you ever have a clean break from her?" Serenity reminded him.Feeling weary, Wilson closed his eyes again. "Then I'll have a clean break… Apart from the children…"Wilson felt nothing but despair in this hopeless relationship for years. After all the struggle, he wanted a break. He wanted to break it off c