Chapter 189

Renee hadn’t anticipated how things would unfold. She’d expected a confrontation, maybe a fight, but certainly not to be yanked by the neck into an emergency room, where she found herself face-to-face with three gynecologists, all staring at her in confusion.

Chris leaned back, recounting the scene with exaggerated gestures. “You know what they asked me? They actually looked me in the eye and said, ‘Dr. Percy, what pregnancy are we supposed to be saving here? Menstrual cramps?’”

It took a moment, but the implication of his words finally hit Renee. Her face remained expressionless, and she looked away without saying anything.

Unaware of her reaction, Chris looked around. “Where’s Carl? I thought he’d be here, keeping an eye on you.”

“He’s gone,” Renee replied coldly.

He had stayed only to make sure she’d be awake to hear his warning not to speak out.

Noticing the tension, Chris quickly added, “Uh… I’ll go check on your medications.”

As soon as he left, Susanne stepped closer, ope