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Chapter 092 A Child

Author: IcyDandelion
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~Rosemary~

“I am the mother of a preemie? W-what are you talking about? I don't have any kids,” I stammered, taking a step back.

Martha took a step further. “Are you out of your mind? You have a son. I saw you with my own two eyes when you were rushed into the hospital in a pool of blood. The doctors induced you and your child was born premature. Many people thought he was going to die, but I saved him. I took care of him in the NICU for one week before I was suddenly fired for no just cause. How can you deny it now!”

My back hit the wall. I shook my head, tears flooding my eyes. “You must have me mistaken for someone else. I miscarried my son four years ago. He died in my belly. They had to do a D&C.”

All of a sudden, she stopped. Her brows furrowed as if she was thinking. Just when I thought she was about to come back to her senses, she shot me another red-hot glare.

“You lie! You are denying it because your son made me lose my job. I came homeless because of him, Dr. Luke, and the
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