Chapter 2

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"When is your exact due date again? I'll have your brother-in-law arrange the best doctors, VIP suite, and private nurses for you."

Roxanne grabbed my wrist, her eyes darting around with hidden motives.

The best? You mean the most corrupt staff who will help you steal my baby, right?

I played along, making an excuse that I had urgent errands at home and needed to leave.

Roxanne stood up with an exaggerated pout.

"Let me walk you down to the lobby then."

Terrified that she would notice my suspicion, I forced a stiff smile and walked down the stairs with her.

The second I got home, my first priority would be transferring to a reputable public hospital. This private clinic was a snake pit―who knew how many doctors she had bought off?

Taking advantage of Roxanne looking away, I discreetly texted Tyler, telling him to pick me up at the entrance.

In my past life, Tyler was supposed to accompany me for my prenatal visits. However, Mom insisted that Tyler should focus on working overtime to earn baby formula money.

Roxanne chimed in, claiming she had strong connections at this private clinic.

Wanting the best care for my baby and knowing Tyler was swamped at work, I foolishly bought into their deceit.

Back then, I naively thought our family bond had healed and they genuinely cared about me. Looking back now, it was nothing but a sickening joke.

Just as we turned the corner, a passerby suddenly rushed out and slammed right into my pregnant belly.

A sudden warm gush rushed between my thighs, and panic seized me―my water had broken!

"Wendy, are you feeling unwell?"

Under Roxanne's sharp, probing gaze, I quickly pulled my heavy coat tighter around myself.

"I'm fine. The baby just kicked hard."

I took a deep breath, trying desperately to stay calm.

"It's crowded down here. You can just head back; no need to walk me any further."

I wanted to shake Roxanne off, step outside, and immediately hail a cab to another hospital.

But Roxanne refused to let go, dragging me toward a nearby bench.

"How can I leave you alone like this? I'll wait with you."

While I racked my brain for an escape plan, Mom suddenly walked over with a male doctor in tow.

"Wendy, why are you so pale? Let the doctor examine you right away."

Mom had given birth before, so she immediately sensed something was off and took a demanding tone.

Enduring the sharp spasms, I shook my head repeatedly.

"I just really need to use the restroom. Mom, wait for me outside. If anything feels off, I'll tell you right away."

Mom exchanged a meaningful glance with Roxanne before nodding.

"Alright. Doctor, please escort her and keep an eye on her."

Mom signaled the doctor to follow me closely.

The doctor watched me like a prison guard the entire way, standing right outside the women's restroom.

The restroom was packed, so I begged a kind woman to swap coats with me, blended into the crowd, and slipped straight out of the hospital.

Did they really think I was an idiot? I recognized that doctor!

He was the exact surgeon Roxanne had bribed in my previous life!