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Chapter 408:
Wyatt had personally driven to the hospital to bring Michelle to Hillside Villa, hoping she could persuade Amelia to change her mind.
Before arriving, Michelle had carefully rehearsed how she would approach the conversation.
Amelia was the only family she had left after losing her daughter.
But when she saw the tears glistening in Amelia’s eyes, Michelle’s resolve softened. She shook her head gently and said, “I’m not here to push you about anything regarding the baby. Wyatt told me you’re pregnant, and I just wanted to see you p>
Amelia’s face lit up with relief. “Really, Grandma p>
Michelle smiled at her joy, though she feigned a huff. “You cheeky rascal, don’t you trust my word anymore p>
“Of course I trust you,” Amelia replied, clasping Michelle’s hand and nestling into her embrace.
Michelle wrapped her arms around Amelia, gently stroking her hair.
Out of Amelia’s sight, a flicker of resignation crossed Michelle’s face. She knew Amelia’s stubbornness better than anyone, having watched her grow up.
𝘛h𝗲 𝗆оѕ𝗍 𝘱𝗈𝗽ul𝖺𝗋 𝘯𝗈𝘷𝗲𝗹s o𝗇 𝗀𝘢lոo𝘷𝘦𝘭ѕ.𝖼𝗼𝗆
After a while, Amelia excused herself to the bathroom.
Wyatt, waiting downstairs for an update, hurried to help Michelle when he saw her descend. Once seated on the sofa, Michelle looked at him and said, “Let her keep the child, Wyatt p>
“Michelle, you—” Wyatt began.
Michelle interjected, “I know you’re worried about her health. But no mother could easily let go of her child. I know Amelia. If you force her to end this pregnancy, she might never forgive you p>
“But if anything happens to her during this pregnancy, I would never forgive myself. I can’t let something like that happen p>
“It won’t!” Amelia cut in sharply, standing at the base of the stairs.
She walked toward him, her gaze steady. “Trust me, Wyatt. I’ll be fine. With Marc and Gabby’s expertise, they’ll make sure both the baby and I are safe p>
Faced with her determination, Wyatt relented.
That night, he called Marc and Gabby to Hillside Villa.
Despite agreeing to Amelia’s choice, he silently vowed that if they couldn’t guarantee her safety, he would find a way to end the pregnancy, even if it meant her resentment.
Losing Amelia was something he could never accept.
Earlier in the day, Marc had informed Gabby of Amelia’s pregnancy, and they had thoroughly reviewed her condition.
Ultimately, they had come up with a plan — surgically deliver the baby prematurely.
The longer the infant remained inside Amelia, the more it would draw on her strength.
An early delivery could reduce the strain on Amelia’s body and protect her well-being.
“What about the baby then? Could delivering early pose any risks?” Amelia asked with concern after hearing Gabby and Marc’s advice.
“If the baby remains in the womb past seven months, most of their organs will be sufficiently developed, giving them a ninety-nine percent chance of survival after birth. To keep the baby safe, we can place them in a neonatal care unit for monitoring post-delivery p>
Amelia recognized this as the best course of action. After absorbing Gabby and Marc’s words, she gave a nod of approval.
To safeguard Amelia’s health, Gabby chose to stay at Hillside Villa until the birth.
With Wyatt having made all the necessary arrangements, Michelle accompanied Marc back to the hospital.
Having rested for much of the day, Amelia found herself unable to sleep that night.
With the decision to proceed with the delivery finalized, Wyatt’s perspective had noticeably changed.
Previously, he would hold Amelia close at night, but now, he seemed reluctant to even touch her, as if fearing any contact might harm the baby.
Sensing the emotional distance growing between them, Amelia reached out, pulling Wyatt’s arm toward her and nestling into his chest.
The simple gesture caused Wyatt to stiffen, uncertain about how to position his hands.
Amused by his awkwardness, Amelia laughed softly. “Gabby said the baby’s still tiny, so you don’t have to be so cautious p>
As she spoke, she gently guided Wyatt’s hand to her stomach.
Though he couldn’t feel any movement, a warm, indescribable sense of connection and contentment washed over him. It was a profound emotion he couldn’t fully articulate, but one that filled him with deep joy.