Chapter 228

Joshua’s words stunned me, since Cinque still had both her kidneys when she left the orphanage. It was impossible for him to know that Cinque had only one kidney, unless… A crazy thought came into my mind. I wanted to question Joshua, but the nurse ushered me into the operating room. I suppressed the questions I had and followed the nurse. The nurse did not let me look at the bloody scene inside. Instead, she guided me to Elaine’s side and had me hold onto her palm. “Try your best to calm her emotions,” she advised. “Don’t let her fall asleep. Try talking to her about happy things.” Elaine’s forehead was covered with sweat. She looked exhausted, as though drained of all energy. She looked at me with an unfocused gaze, finally squeezing out a question, “Is the person holding my hand Caroline?” I tightened my grip on her palm and replied, “It’s me.” “Cinque stepped on my ankle, and I fell downstairs after losing my footing… Miss Shaw, can my baby be saved?” I did not know if her b