Chapter 96

"This is all my fault," Alexia thought, her vision blurred by tears she refused to let fall. She bit down hard on her lip, stifling her sobs. If it was meant to be, it was meant to be. If not… Maybe this was destiny. Her fleeting bond with her child ended before it even began. The doctor stepped in, his expression grave as he reviewed the medical reports. "Some of her indicators are abnormal. Surgery isn't an option right now." Calvin's cold demeanor didn't falter. "Quit wasting time and get her into the operating room." The doctor didn't budge, his voice steady. "The patient's body is too weak. She's been exposed to damp and cold and has a mild fever. Her abnormal levels could lead to severe bleeding or infection during surgery. It's too dangerous." The ward fell silent. "If the surgery must happen, she needs at least a week of rest to recover. Otherwise, I won't take responsibility for what happens," the doctor continued, Calvin's lips twisted into a cold sneer. "Fine. Take