Broken Memories, Intertwined Hearts novel Chapter 220

Phoebe shook her head, "Seems like her life isn't as peachy as we thought."

Just as she finished speaking, someone chimed in, "That lady looks like death warmed over."

Ines was about to split, but she froze in her tracks, unable to resist a glance at Emma.

Emma was in pain, her belly hurting so bad that it twisted her face, forcing her to double over in an attempt to ease the discomfort.

She was suddenly hit with a wave of panic like she'd never known, her hand instinctively moving to her belly, "Can someone give me a hand, please? I can't stand up."

But, unbelievably, nobody stepped up to help.

Emma was all over the place, unable to keep her balance, and she ended up hitting the deck, clutching her stomach, "My baby, my baby..."

Ines couldn't help but place her hand over her own belly, feeling unease at seeing Emma's situation. After all, a child shouldn't be caught in the crossfire of adult grudges. She was torn over whether to step in or not.

"Izzy, she's probably having severe contractions. We need to get her to a hospital immediately, or the baby could be in danger," Camela chimed in.

"Izzy, don't feel sorry for them. They're not the good guys. If you help, that awful mother of hers might pin everything on you. Let's just bounce." Phoebe said.

Just then, Emma caught sight of Ines and hollered for help, "Ines, save my baby, it hurts so bad."

Ines was torn, to help or not to help?

Emma's pleading eyes never left Ines, causing a pang of guilt in her. Phoebe, however, stepped forward, facing Emma, "Emma, only now you remember she's your sister? When you stole her fiancé and teamed up with your mother to kick her out, even out of the city, did you remember she's your sister then? Did you ever think you might need her help one day?"

Phoebe pointed at the people around them, "Look at these people, they couldn't care less about you. Who would want to help you? They won't even give you a second glance."

Emma's plea for help was met with averted gazes. Her heart turned cold.

A few people dialed 911, but by the time the ambulance arrived, things could be much worse.

"Phoebe." Emma whimpered.

"You should understand, if something happens to you today, it's just karma. You can't blame anyone else." Phoebe said sternly. Emma paled even more, turning her gaze back to Ines. She knew Ines was her only hope. No one else would want to get involved. Without Ines' help, her baby wouldn't make it. "Ines, I know I was wrong. Please, help my baby, she's your niece too."

Ines took a deep breath. She didn't want anything to do with Emma, but as a soon-to-be mother, she couldn't ignore her plea. She knew Silas and Hunter were nearby, so she dialed Silas.

Silas rushed over as soon as he got the call, taking the stairs two at a time. Hunter was right behind him. He paused when he saw Ines, but quickly turned his attention to Emma.