Out of Ashes Into His Heart

The embryo...

I didn't fully understand these medical terms, but I knew enough to grasp their meaning.

The child inside me had sprouted like a seedling and already had a heartbeat.

Given time, it would grow day by day.

One day, it would come into the world, soft and sweet, calling me "Mom", just as I used to call my mother.

As these thoughts filled my mind, my nose began to sting, and my vision blurred with tears.

"Dawn..."

Dawn stepped forward immediately. "I'm here. I'm right here!"

"This decision I've made... It's the right one, isn't it?" I took a deep breath, unsure

if I was speaking to her or trying to convince myself. "Cutting ties cleanly... I can't afford to soften now, right?"

She pressed her lips together, hesitating for a moment before nodding. "That's right, Grace. You're doing the right thing."

It might hurt for a while now, but it was better than being tied to Gavin forever because of this child.

I lowered my gaze, my eyes wet with tears.noveldrama

"My child, I'm sorry. Next time, I promise to be ready when you return to me," I thought.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Soon, the doctor returned, an apologetic expression on his face as he put away his phone.

"It's okay," I replied, taking a deep breath and forcing back the lump in my throat. "Doctor, can we proceed now?"

"Let me take another careful look at the report first."

He sat down and began reviewing the paperwork thoroughly.

"Hmm, something's off..."

He frowned suddenly. "Your hormone levels are a bit low. Performing the procedure now could pose some risks."

"What kind of risks?" Dawn asked anxiously.

"It could make it difficult—or even impossible—for you to conceive again in the future."

"What?" she exclaimed in shock.

I felt a jolt of fear. "What... What should I do?"

"I'll prescribe some medication for now. Take it, and come back for a follow-up in a week. We'll assess your condition then and make a decision."

"When should I come back?"

"A week from now."

I pressed my lips together. A week wasn't too long to wait.

Besides, I had done my research. As long as the procedure was performed within

the first two months, it wouldn't put too much strain on my body.

"Thank you, doctor. I'll return for the follow-up in a week." "Alright."

I took a long breath as I walked out of the consultation room. I wasn't sure if I felt relief or regret.

But before I could overthink, Dawn suddenly grabbed my wrist and pulled me into a nearby fire escape.

Seeing her nervously peering around the corner, I couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?"

"Isn't that Mandy over there?"

I followed her gaze and spotted someone dressed in a way that screamed suspicious-covered head to toe, trying to remain inconspicuous. But even so, I recognized her instantly.

"It's her."

A chill ran through me as I let out a sigh of relief. Thank goodness Dawn had sharp eyes and spotted her. If Mandy had seen me here at the obstetrics department, the consequences could have been disastrous.

But wait...

A sudden realization struck me. Why was Mandy at the obstetrics department in the first place?