Sadie’s anger reached its boiling point. Clutching the bedsheet in a tight grip, she fixed Shawn with a piercing gaze, her voice sharp with accusation. “Holden didn’t return all day yesterday. Where was he? Was he with that bitch, Ariana?”
“I don’t know.” Shawn’s response was calm, his expression unaltered as he spoke. “This concerns Mr. Fredrick’s private affairs, which I make it a point not to meddle in.”
Sadie met his stoicism with a chuckle of disbelief, her frustration peeling away any pretense. With a scoff, she retorted coldly, “You don’t know? You really expect me to believe that? Being Holden’s lapdog, you’re saying you’d be in the dark about his whereabouts?”
Despite the barbs in Sadie’s words, Shawn’s patience was unshaken, his demeanor undisturbed by her sarcasm. He understood the tremendous stress Sadie had been enduring lately.
Ignoring her provocation, Shawn smoothly transitioned to a matter of grave importance, presenting a medical consent form. “The doctor has informed us of your congenital heart condition and the risks post-heart transplant. Bearing a child under these circumstances could lead to serious complications during pregnancy and childbirth, with potentially enduring repercussions. An abortion is advised. Mr. Fredrick has consented to this course of action. Should you have no reservations, we would need your signature.”
Sadie’s gaze fell upon the consent form extended towards her, but with a surge of anger, she swatted it away to the floor, her voice strained through clenched teeth. “Back when times were hard, I endured everything to bring Adele into this world. Am I supposed to be afraid now? Let me make this clear: this child is Holden’s flesh and blood. I will never consent to end this pregnancy!”
The intensity of Sadie’s emotions only heightened as she spoke, her features oscillating between mocking laughter and deep-seated hatred.
Even Shawn, witnessing her tumultuous state, couldn’t help but feel a stir of disquiet.
Bending down to retrieve the discarded form, Shawn placed it aside, his voice steady yet accommodating. “I’ve outlined the risks involved.
Ultimately, the decision to proceed with the abortion is yours to make.”
Having delivered his message, Shawn did not stay. After a brief consultation with the doctor for further instructions, he found a reason to excuse himself.
The door clicked shut behind him, leaving Sadie alone in the room.
Tears rimmed her eyes as she stared at the closed door, her face a mask of wrath. She placed a hand over her belly, a silent vow of resilience etched into her being.
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This child was her final leverage, and she was determined not to relinquish it without a fight.
Ariana gradually stirred from her slumber, her first instinct leading her to reach for her phone resting on the nightstand. As the screen flickered to life, a barrage of notifications from her social media app greeted her. She opened the app, and the one sent by Holden immediately caught her eye.
“I’m heading to the office first. I’ve left breakfast in the kitchen for you. Remember to grab a bite when you wake up.”
A soft smile involuntarily graced Ariana’s lips as she read his message, a subtle warmth enveloping her heart. However, the sweetness was swiftly overshadowed when she snapped back to reality and realized she couldn’t let herself be swept away like this. Many significant issues still loomed between Holden and her.
Suppressing the impulse to respond, she refrained from acknowledging Holden’s message. Instead, she opened the group chat where her friends were having a discussion.
“Sadie’s wedding incident is a big news; it’s like the hottest entertainment news of the year.”
“Yeah, and there’s no explanation yet. The groom switch at the wedding was so dramatic. I was at the edge of my seat.”