Chapter 1: The Race Against Time
Chapter 1: The Race Against Time
Marcus dropped to his knees beside Khloe, his hands trembling as he gently touched her face.
"Khloe, stay with me."
She could barely breathe.
"Our... baby..."
Those were the only words she managed before another wave of pain swept through her.
Doctors and nurses rushed into the suite.
Leading them was Dr. Adrian Bennett, the hospital's Chief of Trauma Surgery—and Khloe's uncle.
One glance at the bruises spreading across Khloe's abdomen was enough.
"Prepare Operating Room Three," Adrian ordered. "Call neonatal intensive care. Move!"
Marcus refused to let go of Khloe's hand until the stretcher disappeared through the emergency doors.
Behind him, Isabella wiped away fake tears.
"I was defending myself."
Marcus slowly turned toward her.
His expression was colder than she had ever seen.
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"No," he said.
"You were trying to destroy my family."
