Chapter 2011


    After setting up everything, the doctor nced at Lily. However, it was only brief, without speaking. His


    gaze seemed to signal her over, but she stayed still since he said nothing. Lily wanted to see what they


    were up to.


    "Ms. Christian, pleasee and have a seat here," one guard said.


    Lily nced at him and asked, "What will you do?"


    "Please don''t be nervous. It''s just a routine health check-up for you," the person replied.


    Lily squinted, sensing it would not be anything good. She directly refused, "My health is fine. I don''t


    need any check-ups!"


    ‘Why would they suddenly want to examine me? Who knows what their intentions are?”


    "Ms. Christian, this is for your benefit. If you don''t consider yourself, at least think about your unborn


    child," the person continued, "Please rest assured. It''s a typical health check-up, nothing more.


    “However, if you continue being stubborn, we must take extreme measures. At that point, we can''t


    guarantee you won''t get hurt."


    There was an evident threat in the guard’s words. Lily thought for a moment while looking at the


    numerous people around her. Even if she fought back, she would not necessarily win and would gain


    nothing from it.


    ‘Can I escape from this ce if I somehow manage to take everyone down? Unlikely!’


    After considering her options, she walked over and sat at the table.


    One of the nurses said, "Please roll up your sleeve and expose your arm. We need to draw blood for


    the examination.”


    Lily squinted and asked, "Draw blood?"


    "Now that you''re in thete stages of pregnancy, your due date is approaching. So, it''s necessary to


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    conduct a check-up for your well-being," the doctor said softly, lowering his gaze.


    She gave him a deep look but didn''t say anything. However, she cooperated by extending her arm and


    slowly rolling up her sleeve.


    Lily exposed her smooth and fair arm, and the nurse quickly approached. The nurse tied a tourniquet


    and disinfected the area, following the necessary procedures.


    Lily remained seated, quietly observing their actions. The doctor did not lift his gaze throughout the


    entire process. His eyes remained lowered as he worked.


    The nurse drew blood from Lily and measured her heartbeat and blood pressure, seemingly performing


    only the most basic health checks. The doctor and nurses started packing up immediately after


    finishing.


    Suddenly, Lily grabbed the doctor’s hand, saying, “Wait!”


    Startled, the doctor instinctively flinched and quickly nced at her, avoiding direct eye contact. "Ms.


    Christian!"


    "Are you afraid of me?" Lily asked, looking at him.


    "No..." The doctor vigorously shook his head, but his bodynguage indicated otherwise as he tried to


    move away.


    He hastily pulled his hand away, then turned to the guards. The doctor nodded and quickly left the


    room. He was afraid that even a second''s dy would result in Lily recapturing him.


    Lily watched their retreating figures and observed the door closing once more. Then she turned to look


    at the needle mark on her arm in silence.


    …


    Maria appeared somewhat distraught after leaving the garage. Although Rhea had returned, she


    seemed like a different person. Maria would be anxious and concerned whenever she waited for her


    daughter’s return, constantly checking on Rhea and worrying about her.


    Rhea prohibited her mother from contacting her, so Maria dared not send a single message. Rhea also


    forbade Maria from getting involved, and thetter dared not utter a single word.


    Maria would only check on the garage whenever she heard a slight noise or noticed someone


    tampering with it.