Out of Ashes Into His Heart novel Chapter 24

The embryo...

I didn't fully understand these medical terms, but I knew enough to grasp their meaning.

The child inside me had sprouted like a seedling and already had a heartbeat.

Given time, it would grow day by day.

One day, it would come into the world, soft and sweet, calling me "Mom", just as I used to call my mother.

As these thoughts filled my mind, my nose began to sting, and my vision blurred with tears.

"Dawn..."

Dawn stepped forward immediately. "I'm here. I'm right here!"

"This decision I've made... It's the right one, isn't it?" I took a deep breath, unsure if I was speaking to her or trying to convince myself. "Cutting ties cleanly... I can't afford to soften now, right?"

She pressed her lips together, hesitating for a moment before nodding. "That's right, Grace. You're doing the right thing."

It might hurt for a while now, but it was better than being tied to Gavin forever because of this child.

I lowered my gaze, my eyes wet with tears.

"My child, I'm sorry. Next time, I promise to be ready when you return to me," I thought.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

Soon, the doctor returned, an apologetic expression on his face as he put away his phone.

"It's okay," I replied, taking a deep breath and forcing back the lump in my throat. "Doctor, can we proceed now?"

"Let me take another careful look at the report first."

He sat down and began reviewing the paperwork thoroughly.

"Hmm, something's off..."

He frowned suddenly. "Your hormone levels are a bit low. Performing the procedure now could pose some risks."