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    “Not yet. She’s made an appointment. Let me check the timing of her slot.” After seconds, Lisa


    informed. me, “11:00 am.”


    It was 10:00 am now. “Did she mention why?” I asked Lisa.


    “No, she just said she didn’t want it anymore and signed the papers alone. Since the baby is more


    than three months old and has taken shape, she’ll need an induced abortion,” Lisa exined.


    Although I’d never been a mother, I felt uneasy hearing those words. “Try to postpone it. I’ll contact


    Chris


    now.”


    “Are you sure you wanna get involved?” asked Lisa,


    I paused momentarily. “She decided to have an abortion after meeting mest night. Who knows


    what Chris might think about me if I don’t inform him? Plus. This baby wasn’s only bloodline left in


    this world.


    I hung up the call with Lisa and phoned Chris, but he had yet to answer. I assumed he ignored my


    calls because of my rejection.


    Just as I contemted calling him with another number, he picked up the call with an icy tone.


    “Hello?”


    “Jewel is having an abortion at Lisa’s hospital.” I went straight to the point. Whats


    Chris sounded shocked.


    “The procedure is happening in an hour. Quick, you might be able to make it in time.” I hung up the


    phone thereafter.


    Despite informing Chris, I continued to feel unsettled about it and headed to the hospital. When I


    parked my car, I saw Chris rushing from the parking lot to the obstetrics and pediatrics department


    building. He was visibly anxious and scared.


    Simrly, I hopped out of my car and rushed in the same direction. However, Lisa stopped me


    before I could go to the consultation room. “Has she changed her mind?” I asked her.


    Lisa didn’t respond and merely pulled me to the side. There’s tea. You should listen first.”


    When she dragged me near the emergency exit, I could hear an argument between Jewel and


    Chris.


    “Why are you aborting the baby? That’sn’sst remaining bloodline. Who told you you could do


    that?” Chris roared.


    “You should understand why I’m doing this. I want to be with you–that’s why, Jewel spoke bluntly,


    which was a stark contrast to her usual gentleness.


    Chris stayed silent, and she continued with a tone softer than earlier. “Chris, I know your family will


    never ept my baby, and neither willn’s parents. Since that’s the case, what’s the point of


    keeping it?”


    If yo


    you abort it, we’ll lose thest shred ofn.” Chris‘ voice trembled.


    “But I can’t be with you if I have this baby. What should do?” Jewel asked softly.


    It was then I witnessed how selfish a human could be.


    “Did you


    think we’d be together regardless of whether you have this baby?” He shot her the question. The


    door to the emergency exit left open a gap, and I could see Jewel about to tug the hem of Chris‘


    shirt. However, he avoided her. “You know who I want, Jewel


    “But you and Madeline–won’t be together. It’s impossible.” She sounded tearful.


    “Yes, but the same goes for us. His words contorted her expression more.


    Her lips trembled. “What do I do without you?”


    “Like I said, Jewel, I’llpensate you with everything you deserve. Except. Chris was then


    interrupted by Jewel.


    She shook her head, clearly in agony. “What about a man? I need someone to care for me


    whenever I need him. Why don’t youpensate me with a partner?”


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    Chris was frozen by her words and stayed silent.


    “Remember, Chris. If you hadn’t kissed me,n wouldn’t have seen us. He wouldn’t have gotten into


    an ident; I wouldn’t have be a pregnant widow! It’s you who’s ruined my happiness. Give


    me back my joy!”


    Jewel’s words stunned me.


    So, the truth was Chris causedn’s death. That was the reason why he looked after Jewel.