A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Chapter 268 Waiting For Death

Emily found herself standing when she felt someone grabbing her.

Jacob took her and tied her down onto the bed. There were several medical staff in white who looked at her with no trace of expression. There were also many medical equipment around her. NôvelDrama.Org © 2024.

"No! Don't touch me!" she screamed, "Don't take away my baby!"

Everything suddenly went black. Jacob, the doctors, the bed, they all disappeared!

Then it quickly shifted to another scene where she saw a crying Rose.

"No. Please! Not my baby!" Rose sobbed, her body on the ground, clutching her belly.

Emily felt pity and worry but it was replaced with horror when Rose's expression changed. She cackled like an insane person, "Oh, Emily, I didn't expect, of all people, that you will be experiencing the same pain I went through... I couldn't do anything to save my precious child. Probably they're taking your baby away. We're just the same, after all. Powerless to protect our own flesh and blood! How does it feel, Emily? Does it feel good?" Then Rose kept laughing and laughing until it faded.

"No, don't do that to my child!" Emily's eyes flung open. Emily felt a sharp pain in her stomach. She bit her lip in pain, "M-My baby...It hurts so much..."

"What's happening to her? Why is she in pain?" Jacob asked with nervous voice.

"Perhaps she was frightened. Everything will be fine quickly as long as she feels safe both physically and mentally..." The doctor beside Emily quickly took medical measures to make sure she was fine. He injected some medicine to relieve the pain.

Jacob frowned, "What else should I keep watch on? Have you already written it on the paper?"

"Yes, Mr. Gu. If there is anything abnormal with Ms. Emily, please inform us."

"Understood. You may take your leave."

"Yes, Mr. Gu."

After necessary measures were taken, the medical staff went out quietly and waited outside so they could come immediately once an emergency arised.

Jacob lowered his head and looked at Emily kindly who was still half-conscious, "How are you feeling? You should rest more."

Emily stared at him and gradually her eyes were filled with disgust, "Jacob..."

Looking back at her, Jacob knew what she was thinking and he felt hurt as if there were needles pricking into his heart. He still spoke in a gentle voice, "The child is still here..."

Before he could finish his words, Emily suddenly sat up, grasped the pillow beside her, and threw it toward him. "Don't come near me! I don't want to see you now!"

The pillow didn't hurt Jacob but the way she acted did. He took a few steps back, "Alright, I won't go closer to you. The child is still safe in your body, so you don't need to worry. It is bad for your condition if you get stressed out like this."

Emily paused for a while and asked "What did you say? My child is still here and alive?"

She already lost the child, right?

Emily touched her stomach subconsciously, but she did not feel anything. There wasn't anything abnormal except her sluggishness.

Jacob didn't lie to her. Well, that was new.

Realizing that she wasn't as cross as before, Jacob approached her slowly, "As for the child... You can keep it as you wish. I will respect your decision."

Emily looked at him with surprise. She thought there was something wrong with her ears. Or maybe she didn't heard him the first time?

"What you said... is true?"

"Yes."

Emily bit down her lower lip. Was Jacob really letting her keep the baby?

"Why?"

At first, he had been so determined to get rid of the child and she was even given an anesthetic to go on with the procedure. What made him change his mind?

Jacob only stood in front of her, slightly lowering his head. He was looking down at her, but somehow he seemed to be defeated and pathetic. "I don't want you to hate me. That's the reason why I am letting you keep this baby."

Emily lifted her head to look at his eyes, still unsure whether he was being sincere or not.

Jacob sighed, "It's just a child. I can afford to give its needs and wants. You don't need to be suspicious of me. If I really wanted to abort this child, I could have done it right now. Why would I let you keep it?"

Despite being doubtful, Emily couldn't deny that what he said what was right.

She didn't had any idea how much pain she brought to Jacob when she said "I hate you".

"Really? You don't mind me keeping this child?" Emily couldn't help asking Jacob but quickly regretted her question

"The child will certainly be mine, whether it's actually mine or not." Jacob's eyes were dark again. "Emily, I want us to be together the way we were before. I hope that's alright with you."

He missed the way they used to spend time together, her warm smiles, and her affection. Those were what he had lost.

"I see then. Let's talk about it later." Emily looked away from him.

Jacob put a hand inside one of his pockets, "Have a good rest. I will assure you that I will never ever bring harm to the child anymore."

Emily could only nod as her replied. He didn't know whether she believed him or not. But what mattered was that, their relationship could be fixed.

Tyrone Mansion became lively once again.

Jacob hired specialist chefs, senior dietitians and private doctors. They were assigned to care for the pregnant Emily and to watch her condition.

At first, Emily felt flattered. Yet she remained alert because she was worried that someone might harm her.

It turned out that she was just overthinking.

Jacob wasn't actually fond of the child but he showed no signs of objection. As the saying goes "Love me, love my dog". He completely stopped thinking about aborting her child.

Her moods were like an indicator for all the staff in the mansion. Everyone must made sure that anything Emily wanted will be given.

The memory of Jacob had once forced abortion to her was like a scar embedded inside her mind. She wished it was all just some stupid nightmare.

At least now, the child was safe and sound, and gradually grew in Emily's body.

Unfortunately, the news of her pregnancy couldn't be hidden for too long. Mr. Gu was soon informed about it by his men.

In the tea room, he was drinking his tea leisurely as he listened to the reports of one of his men. Despite his old age, his memory remained sharp. "The child? Who's the father?" Who?"

The man replied, "It might be Mr. Jacob's or Mr. Jack's."

Mr. Gu could only sigh as he shook his head. He put down his tea cup and stared at it, "This time, I am afraid Jacob is going to completely destroy Jack."

Why were the men in this family were so crazy about that Emily? Jacob was so protective of her that nobody dared to touch her.

Mr. Gu believed that she was the source of trouble. He wouldn't permit it if she remained in their family.

Arthur, who stood beside him, asked, "Mr. Jacob is going to take action. Should we help Mr. Jack?"

"Us? Helping him? Nah! If he can't survive then he's better off dead!" Mr. Gu said angrily. He didn't actually mean it. He was just disappointed at Jack, who always failed to meet his expectations.

Arthur decided not to press further. He understood that what Jacob had done to Jack before was not much of a big deal. After all, Jack was no match for Jacob once the latter was determined to defeat him.

In short, Jack wouldn't be able to do anything but wait for his death.