The thought of surgery made Ariana instinctively feel a bit scared.
She unconsciously shrunk her neck, pursing her lips in silence.
Sensing her unease, Theodore gently placed a reassuring hand on her back and comforted, âDonât worry, Iâll be with you every step of the way.
Letâs get this done sooner to avoid prolonging the anxiety and risking any harm to your health.
â
Ariana thought over his words and came to realize that it was indeed better for both her and the babiesâ wellbeing.
But she still had some reservations.
âAlright, but Iâm still a bit worried.
After all, itâs a surgical procedure-will it really have no impact on our babies?â Ariana voiced her concerns
Theodoreâs heart sank a little, and he pretended to be upset.
âAsk the doctor yourself if you donât believe me.
â
He put on a stern face and handed her his phone.
His act was apparently convincing as she clung to his arm and said, âI donât doubt you, Iâm just a little nervous.
â
After a moment, Ariana remembered a vital point and expressed her concern to Theodore, âDuring my previous check-up, the doctor mentioned that one of the twins is more delicate.
So Iâm concerned the surgery might not be good for the babies.
â
Theodore was already aware of this through his own doctor but hadnât brought it up since they were going to induce Labor anyway.
However, he hadnât expected Ariana to find out earlier than him.
âThe doctor detected it during the previous check-up.
According to him, with the current level of medical technology and a considerable amount of delicate care, the issue can be resolved.
At most, one of the twins might be born a bit weaker,â Theodore explained softly as he gently ran his hand over Arianaâs hair.
He silently scolded himself for becoming better at lying.
Theodoreâs words brought a wave of relief over Ariana.
She nestled in his embrace and softly murmured, âI will be a good mother and take good care of our babies.
â
âRest early, take good care of your health, and be in the best condition for the tomorrowâs surgery,â Theodore responded tenderly.
Ariana drowsily nodded in agreement.
After accompanying her back to their room, Theodore was about to leave after tucking her in when she caught his hand and asked, âArenât you resting too?â
âI have some matters to attend to.
Iâll be in the study,â Theodore replied, planting a gentle ki*s on her forehead before heading to the study on his own.
However, once he settled in the study, Theodore found himself just sitting at the desk, lost in a daze.
Staring at the pristine desk before him, he couldnât help but recall the doctorâs words from earlier today.
âWe have a new treatment plan that has a reasonable chance of saving both the children and the mother.
â
âWhatâs the success rate?â
âFifty percent.
â The doctorâs words were solemn.
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Fifty percent
Despite knowing how much Ariana desired the children, Theodore was unwilling to take any risks.
Ultimately, he made the difficult decision to proceed with the abortion.
Theodore wrestled with his inner turmoil and pain.
He was willing to shoulder all the pain and remorse himself.
Meanwhile, in the bedroom, Ariana couldnât sleep peacefully.
A nightmare jolted her awake, and she noticed the first Light of dawn outside.