Chapter 227: A Moment of Truth

David's heart sank as he stepped into the living room, his eyes landing on Emily, who sat pale and weary on the couch, her hand clutching her abdomen. Her face contorted in pain, and David's stomach twisted with dread. "Emily, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice laced with concern as he rushed to her side. She winced, her grip on her stomach tightening. "It's... it's the pain, David. It's worse than before," she managed to say through gritted teeth. Without hesitation, David reached for his phone, his fingers trembling as he dialed the emergency number. "We need an ambulance, quickly," he spoke into the phone, his voice urgent. Emily's breaths came in shallow gasps, her face growing paler by the second. David's heart raced as he watched her, a sense of helplessness washing over him. "It's going to be okay, Emily," he whispered, his voice shaky as he took her hand in his, trying to offer what little comfort he could. Minutes felt like hours as they waited for the ambula