A Second Chance at Forever

Chapter 1456

Amelia glanced at Bernard and was struck by his chilling demeanor, his expression suddenly morphing into something dark and foreboding.. A shiver of fear rippled through her, but professional duty demanded she press on, explaining the dire nature of the situation.

“If Dr. Liana were here, her continuous care might have prevented the onset of the preeclampsia in Mrs. Laurence, Even with her frail health, there might have been ways to see her safely through childbirth. But now, with the sudden preeclampsia and her clotting disorder…

“Of course, clotting issues are common in pregnancies and can be treated to prevent major blood loss during delivery. But your wife’s condition is so precarious, and coupled with the high blood pressure, she’s at a high risk of hemorrhage and complications.

“We have two options on the table. One, if she insists on carrying to term, there’s a risk of death from the labor difficulties due to the baby’s size, excessive bleeding, or other complications, with only a 10% chance of survival. Two, we induce labor now. While it still carries risks, the fetus isn’t as large yet, and her survival chances increase to 30%,”

At seven months along and with no signs of premature labor, induction was the only viable option. It was risky, but it certainly offered a glimmer of hope when compared to the alternative.

to Bernard, each word hitting his ears like a death knell. His fingers were cold as ice around the report, and he felt a chill spread through his entire body.

brought Bernard back from the edge of the abyss. “Mr. Laurence, if you opt for the second choice, we

over the grim report in his hands. A bitter smile curled his lips, “What’s the difference? She’s likely

to console him, “M Laurence, 30% is significantly better than 10%. I’ll bring in the top specialists

gamble with death again was akin to having his heart carved out. All they had wanted was a simple family life, but

well-groomed hair loose. But no amount of

survival rate for Eleanor, without it, 30%. Both choices were akin to stepping off a cliff into an abyss, plunging into hell.

punishment for his past transgressions? If so, why should Eleanor, innocent Eleanor, also

facing the threat of that very loss. After everything they’d been through – getting married, expecting their child, and finally leaving form

and other doctors present, was testament to a soul plummeting into hell. Yet, no one dared attempt words of