After all, rising expectations often resulted in greater disappointment, ultimately leading to self-inflicted


    suffering.


    Phoebe swiftly moved to M''s side afterpleting the paperwork, sping her hand tightly for


    reassurance. "Stay strong, M. You and the baby will make it through."


    With urgency, the doctor called out, "Get her to the operating room quickly. We need to perform the


    surgery to deliver the baby..."


    As the midwife began to move M''s bed, another midwife eximed, "I can see the baby''s head-it''s


    coming out!"


    The doctors and nurses surrounded M in the delivery room, their faces glowing with hope and


    anticipation. With words of encouragement, they guided M to push.


    Phoebe remained by the edge of the delivery bed, her anguish evident as tears welled up in her eyes.


    "M, don''t give up," she softly urged. "Both you and the baby will be fine. Hang in there..."


    M bit her lower lip, fighting against the excruciating pain coursing through her body. Sweat glistened


    on her skin, her lips raw from the force of her bite.


    With every ounce of strength, she gripped the bed''s edge, her veins bulging with effort.


    Despite the overwhelming pain, M persisted, determined to see it through. Then, in a sudden rush,


    the pain dissipated, reced by a sense of relief.


    The urgency in the doctor''s voice escted. "The baby''s out! Quick, get ready to resuscitate..."


    With tears in her eyes, Phoebe gently wiped the sweat from M''s forehead, her voice trembling as she


    eximed, "M, the baby''s arrived." M felt a numbness wash over her as she watched the doctor


    cradle her newborn child.


    The infant was fragile, covered in a sheen of sweat and blood, his tiny body tinged with purple. The


    doctor held him delicately by his feet, rhythmically patting his back.


    M''s heart ached with each passing moment, the pain intensifying with every beat. Yet, there was no


    sound of the baby''s cries.


    As M''s consciousness began to fade, she strained to keep her gaze fixed on her baby that she


    carried for seven months. It felt as though her heart was being ground to pieces, the agony prating


    to her very core.


    "Hurry, we must stem the bleeding," urged another frantic team of doctors. "Retrieve blood sma from


    the blood bank at once..."


    M struggled to keep her eyes open. She could barely make out the frantic voices of the medical staff


    and Phoebe''s sobbing.


    Yet, what she desperately yearned for was the sound of her baby''s cry. In her heart, she pleaded for


    the newborn to wail soon... But silence persisted.


    Gradually, M drifted into unconsciousness. In her dreams, she gazed upon her baby.


    Resting on a fluffy cloud, he looked plump and fair, his eyes alive with happiness. A radiant smile


    adorned his cherubic face as he giggled at her.


    His delightfulughter filled the air, a soothing melody to M''s ears.


    M drew near to her baby, tenderly holding him close in her embrace.


    He nestled against her, his smile growing even more radiant and endearing.


    "Baby, I''m sorry. Please forgive Mommy for not protecting you. From now on, I''ll keep you safe from


    harm. Will youe home with Mommy? "You haven''t had the chance to meet Daddy yet. Promise


    you''ll return home with Mommy, alright?"


    At another hospital, Nathan returned to the emergency room with the report in hand, delivering it to the


    attending doctor.


    After examining the reports closely, the doctor exined, "Her condition isn''t too serious. Although her


    soft tissue contusions are mild and there''s only a slight concussion, the fracture in her right foot


    requires immediate attention."


    "You can take her to Orthopedic Outpatient Room 2. I''ll inform the orthopedic surgeon toe over


    and treat her bone."


    Fenna removed Nathan''s coat and handed it back to him. "You should put this back on. I''m not cold


    anymore."


    Upon reaching the hospital, Nathan


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    handled the examination fees and collected the reports. Engrossed in his tasks, he paid no heed to the


    cold, leaving his jacket draped over Fenna''s shoulders.


    As they made their way, he asked, "I specifically instructed you to follow Avery into the beauty salon.


    How did you end up getting kidnapped?"


    Fenna looked puzzled. "I''m not sure


    either. Everything seemed fine initially. Avery didn''t seem off in any way. I was in the middle of my


    beauty treatments when I suddenly cked out. When I regained consciousness, I found myself being


    abducted by several masked men."