Chapter 165- will be safe!
"There won’t be any problems. The baby will be born safely—you don’t need to worry. Just focus on recovering and preparing for the surgery, alright?"
Charles kissed her hair gently, his arms tightening around her as he spoke in a soft, soothing tone. He didn’t even know if his words were meant to comfort her... or himself. In truth, he was far more afraid than she was, but he couldn’t show it.
If one could peel back the layers of his composed façade, they would see a heart trembling, already bloodied with fear and anguish. The doctor’s words echoed endlessly in his mind—the baby is malpositioned, undernourished, dehydrated. A premature birth will be risky.
But Janet didn’t have time. And between her and the child, he had made his choice.
He knew it was selfish. He wasn’t proud of it. But if only one of them could be saved—he would always choose her.
Still, he would never say these words aloud. He couldn’t let her hear the torment in his heart. Right now, in this moment, he was thankful she couldn’t see—if Janet saw the pain on his face, she would hurt even more.
"Charles," Janet murmured, burying her face against his chest, clutching his neck as if her life depended on it. Her voice was muffled, trembling. "Promise me one thing... just one."
Charles held her tighter, brushing his fingers through her hair. His voice was hoarse when he answered, "As long as you come out of this safe and sound—I’ll promise you anything."
"If it comes down to it..." Her face lifted, her pale features drawn with fragile determination. Though her eyes were empty, they seemed to plead with him, desperate and aching. "If only one of us can make it... then save Trista. Please."
Charles froze.
She knew.
She had known all along.