Mandy groaned in agony, her body convulsing as sharp pains wracked through her. Dwight sat beside her hospital bed, his face pale with worry, gripping her hand tightly. He tried to stay strong, but the helplessness clawing at his chest made him feel powerless. Every breath Mandy took seemed to echo the ticking clock of her life, and he feared each breath might be her last. "It's going to be okay, Mandy. I’m right here with you," Dwight whispered, his voice trembling slightly. He wiped the sweat from her forehead, hoping his touch could provide some comfort. "You’re strong, you’ll get through this." Mandy squeezed his hand weakly, her face pale and drenched in sweat. The pain was unbearable, stabbing at her from the inside like a thousand knives. Tears welled up in her eyes, not just from the physical torment, but from the fear that she might lose everything—her life, her baby, her future with Dwight. "It hurts so much, Dwight," Mandy gasped, her voice barely audible. "I don’t w
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