Chapter 3

When she woke again, a doctor stood over her, frowning at her test results. “Your body is very weak. You need to rest properly.”

Aubrey smiled faintly. “Doctor, will I die?”

“No, but if you keep pushing yourself, you won’t have many days left.”

After saying this, the doctor sighed, leaving her with a simple instruction to take care of herself before departing.

Ever since Liam became a vegetable, Aubrey had dedicated all her energy to him.

One day, the elevator broke, forcing her to climb five flights of stairs.

But by the third floor, she was breathless, her chest tight, her legs weak.

By the time she reached Liam’s side, she was drenched in sweat.

That’s when she realized just how frail her body was. If she went into surgery like this, it would surely be a gamble with her life.

She needed to recover properly.

After several days of rest and treatment in the hospital, her body finally started to regain some strength.

She planned to go home to pick up some things, then rent a room near the hospital so she could better care for Liam.

Standing at the door, she overheard words that shattered her heart.

“Do you think our baby will be a boy or a girl?” Serena asked, her face full of anticipation.

Julian, with a doting expression, replied, “Boy or girl, they’re my child.”

A child?

A sudden, sharp pain pierced Aubrey’s heart, an unspeakable ache spreading through her entire body.

They had been together for five years and never conceived. He and Serena got pregnant in less than half a year?

Just then, Serena suddenly began to sob. “Maybe I should just get rid of this baby?”

Julian’s grip on Serena’s hand tightened abruptly, his eyes wide with panic. “Why?!”

“My body… I can’t carry a baby. Julian, I really want to be a mother, but I…”

Julian frowned, his thin lips parting. “It’s okay. I found a bone marrow match for you, and Aubrey has agreed.”

Aubrey’s heart clenched in the hallway. The world began to spin.

The metallic tang in her throat constantly reminded her that her body was no longer healthy.

If she didn’t make it off the operating table this time, what would happen to Liam? What would he do, alone?

Aubrey knocked on the door. The two in the living room immediately turned to the entrance.

Only then did they realize Aubrey had been listening the whole time.

Julian frowned. “What are you doing here?”

Aubrey walked over to them. “Can I… can I get my body stronger first… before I donate?”

Serena clutched her stomach, tears wetting her sleeves. “But I can’t wait! The doctor said the surgery needs to be done as soon as possible.”

“Julian, if Aubrey isn’t willing, then… we won’t have the baby.”

Serena said this with a sob in her voice.

With just one sentence, she shifted all the blame onto Aubrey.

Julian frowned, his voice low and firm, laced with an undeniable command. “You just heard, Serena is pregnant.”

“Aubrey, you promised to donate your bone marrow. Or do you want your brother to keep drinking?”

Aubrey responded, “It’s not that I won’t donate. It’s just that my body right now…”

“Aubrey! You used to agree to everything I said. Why are you constantly refusing me now?!” Julian’s voice was icy, radiating a deep, cold indifference.

“Serena and the baby can’t wait.”

Aubrey knew she couldn’t escape. So, if that was the case, she would fight for something for herself.

“Alright, but I need a sum of money.”

Julian was pleased by Aubrey’s sudden obedience, his mood brightening considerably.

“I need sixty million.”

Julian didn’t bat an eye, nodding. “I’ll have Mr. Sterling transfer it to you.”

But Serena, sitting beside him, wasn’t happy. “Why so much money?”

“What are you going to do with it?”

Aubrey frowned. This mistress, acting like the lady of the house, interrogating her.

“It’s just sixty million,” Julian said.

Serena pouted. “That sixty million would be so much better for our baby.”

Aubrey looked anxiously at Julian.

She was terrified he would actually listen to Serena and take the money back.

This was the amount she’d calculated for Liam’s future medical expenses.

She immediately explained, “No, Liam is in a vegetative state. I need this money.”

Julian looked disbelieving. “How is that possible? He just had a few drinks. That wouldn’t put him in a vegetative state, would it?”

“I’m really not lying to you.”

He let out a cold laugh. “Alright, if you want money in the future, just ask me directly. No need to lie about Liam being in a vegetative state.”

“You’re Mrs. Davies. It’s only right that I give you money.”

Aubrey opened her mouth, but no words came out.

Serena, however, shot Aubrey a venomous look, as if wishing her dead.

Just then, she touched her belly, as if an idea had struck her.

“Julian, since I’m pregnant now, shouldn’t we find someone to care for me during my pregnancy?”

Julian said, “I’ll immediately have someone find a maternity nurse for you.”

Serena stopped Julian and looked at Aubrey. “I don’t think that’s necessary. Couldn’t Aubrey just take care of me?”

“I only trust family.”