Chapter 442

Brielle awoke to a feeling of utter exhaustion, her body devoid of strength. She could hear voices outside her room, murmuring in hushed tones.

“The poor girl lost the baby. They forced some meds on her and did the D&C.”

“Wasn’t she out of it when she arrived? Why did they even need anesthesia?”

“They performed an appendectomy. If she had gotten here any later, that appendix would’ve done her in.”‘

“It’s a shame. So young, and now it’s going to be tough for her to get pregnant again.”

“High society is a minefield of drama, isn’t it? We can’t disobey Ms. Martha’s orders. If anyone’s to blame, it’s just her rotten luck.”

Lying there, staring at the stark white ceiling tiles, Brielle felt the pain not just in her body but spreading across her heart. She blinked her stinging eyes, trying to lift a finger to touch her surgical scars, but she was too drained, completely spent.

Why was being with Max so exhausting? What was so wrong about loving someone that an innocent life had to pay the price?

at the ceiling, tears

two doctors exchanged a knowing glance. Their task was complete. Back in their office, they couldn’t help but

girl, but if it weren’t for the appendectomy, she’d have realized soon enough that she hadn’t had a D&C. But now, with this surgery, she’ll need to rest. Considering she thought she was

dirty laundry could fill

to recall unpleasant memories, their

mind was a blank void. Her body ached, and she just wanted

she lacked the strength to answer it

eyes, Brielle could just make out the flashing name on the

you want me to hang up for

lips were cracked and parched from not having sipped water since the night

me. Tell him I’ve

could you open my contacts and find Aubree’s name? Send her a

wave of guilt, but once you were part of this clinic, you couldn’t share its secrets

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