In the hospital, inside the office of Dr. Grant, the head of Obstetrics.

"The last procedure was canceled, and the reserved blood from the bank was already used up. Since your blood type is rare, if we apply again, it'll take at least a week. I wanted to let you know in advance."

Briony's blood type was so uncommon that what would be a routine, low-risk procedure for most women required the utmost care in her case.

"Please help me apply for it," Briony replied quietly. "Let's schedule the operation for a week from now."

"Alright." Dr. Grant slid a fresh ultrasound across the desk. "You're just past seven weeks. Before twelve weeks, the risk to your health is lower. But at this stage, the babies already have heartbeats."

Dr. Grant handed over the report. "Both embryos have strong heartbeats. Fraternal twins-quite uncommon in your situation."

Briony didn't take the report. She couldn't even bring herself to look at it.

Stella, standing close by, reached out and accepted the papers on her behalf.

"Dr. Grant, my friend and her ex-husband... there's no chance of reconciliation. She doesn't want her children to grow up in a broken family, so I'd appreciate it if you could help arrange the procedure as soon as possible."

Kensington's situation, I'd advise her to think carefully. The latest tests show

that, Briony looked up, her voice barely above a whisper. "What's wrong with my

only a preliminary assessment. I'd recommend a

this, Stella—an OB-GYN herself-felt a knot tighten in her stomach.

Grant performed the scan

were

But if you go through with the termination, the damage to your uterus could make it even harder-maybe impossible-for you to get pregnant in the future. You're still young. I really think you should consider this

head bowed,

you were to perform the surgery

at all—let alone with twins-is nothing short of a miracle. Usually, patients with this condition, if they do get pregnant, need intensive care throughout the first trimester. Yet both babies are doing well. I've never seen a case like this in

cleared her throat.

there are no guarantees, no matter who performs the procedure. Maybe she'll be one of the rare lucky ones, but we

nodded, understanding. “Thank you, Dr. Grant. I'll take her

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