Chapter 1455


    Fortunately, Bernard had just returned home when Eleanor took a tumble in the bathroom just before


    her shower. He managed to get her to the hospital in the nick of time, where she regained


    consciousness without majorplications. However, Bernard’s worry wouldn’t let up, and he insisted


    that Dr. Amelia conduct a thorough check-up.


    Throughout her pregnancy, Eleanor had only had the most basic prenatal care, without the regr


    screenings that were typical. They had no clear picture of her current health status.


    As Dr. Amelia reviewed Eleanor’s medical history, a chill ran down her spine. Eleanor had been through


    major surgeries, not just once but multiple times. She even had a heart transnt, and there were


    issues with her vision that raised red gs.


    Given Eleanor’s condition, a normal delivery seemed out of the question, especially with the onset of


    pregnancy-induced hypertension. Dr. Amelia knew that if Eleanor didn’t have this condition, and if they


    could find a top-notch doctor to manage her care meticulously, there might be a chance for a safe


    delivery. But as things stood, a natural birth was far too risky.


    While Dr. Amelia debated how to break the news to Bernard, a call came in. It was ke. Aware of the


    situation and eager to avoid rming Bernard, he ordered Dr. Amelia to keep the couple in the dark


    until after the baby was born.


    Dr. Amelia could tell that ke had long known about the risks involved in Eleanor’s delivery. She was


    exasperated, “Mr. ke, Eleanor is in a dire state. With her hypertension, forcing a normal delivery


    could very well cost her her life.


    While Dr. Amelia had the skills to save the baby via C-section, the mother’s survival was far from


    guaranteed. Hemorrhage andplications could be deadly. ke, however, coldly replied, “She’s


    over seven months along. Terminating the pregnancy now is just as risky. Let’s focus on treatment after


    the birth.”


    Dr. Amelia knew that by then, it might be toote, but it was clear ke cared more about the great-


    grandchild than the mother.


    Caught between professional ethics and family hierarchy, Dr. Amelia made a decision. Despite the


    potential bacsh from ke, her allegiance was to her patient and current head of the Laurence


    family, Bernard.


    After consulting with a panel of experts, Dr. Amelia presented her findings to Bernard, “Mr. Laurence,


    after reviewing the test results and consulting with specialists, it’s clear that your wife’s condition makes


    it unsafe for her to give birth.”


    Bernard, flipping through the reports, paused and locked eyes with the medical team. His gaze was icy,


    his presence intimidating, “What are you saying?”


    “Mr. Laurence” Dr. Amelia replied, holding her ground despite the pressure, it means that childbirth


    poses a serious risk to her life”


    The words hit Bernard like a thunderp, leaving hum rooted to the spot, a statue in a tailored suit.


    After a long cold stare, Bernard crumpled the report in his hand. Before the pregnancy her doctor said


    she could have a baby Now you’re telling me shus cant if you’re not up to the task, get out


    Dr. Amelia’s mentor, Keith, had been a renowned authority in gynecology and had greenlighted the


    pregnancy. However, knowing the risks and still choosing to aid ke in his deception was where Keith


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    Dr. Amelia didn’t argue her medicalpetence but gently reminded Bernard, Mr. Laurence, it’s


    possible for her to carry to term, but there’s significant risk involved during delivery My teacher must


    have mentioned this to you before?”


    After Dr. Amelia’s nudge, Bernard quickly pieced things together. His expression turned stormy, as if


    the crumpled report in his hand could disintegrate under the force of his anger