my dying wifeUpdated at Jul 8, 2026, 09:27
THE BILLIONAIRE'S DYING WIFE(He took my love, now he'll lose my last days)Written by Adepoju Adesewa HephzibahCHAPTER 63Between Three Lives and One ChoiceThe black SUV skidded to a stop.Before it had fully halted, Ethan was already out of the vehicle.Running.---Snow whipped against his face.The freezing wind howled around him.But he barely felt it.---"Eleanor!"---His voice echoed through the forest.---No answer.---"ELEANOR!"---Then—A security guard pointed ahead.---"Mr. Cole!"---Ethan turned.---And saw her.---Lying in the snow.Motionless.---For one horrifying second, his heart stopped.---"No..."---He ran faster.Faster than he ever had before.---Dropping to his knees beside her.---"Eleanor."---His shaking hands gently touched her face.---Ice cold.---Far too cold.---"Eleanor, open your eyes."---Nothing.---The teenager remained still.---A medic rushed forward.Immediately checking her pulse.---The longest ten seconds of Ethan's life followed.---Then—The medic exhaled.---"She's alive."---Relief nearly knocked Ethan unconscious.---Alive.---Thank God.---Alive.---"Get her to the hospital!"---Within seconds, medics carefully lifted Eleanor onto a stretcher.---As they loaded her into the ambulance, Ethan looked toward the dark forest.---His eyes narrowed.---Because standing among the trees was a familiar figure.---Victor Reynolds.---The two men stared at each other.---Neither moved.---Neither spoke.---The hatred between them was palpable.---Victor slowly stepped forward.---"I didn't leave her there."---Ethan's expression remained cold.---"I don't care."---"I found her after she escaped."---"Still don't care."---Victor clenched his jaw.---For the first time in years...Someone's opinion actually bothered him.---Then Ethan spoke.---"If she dies..."---The billionaire's voice was terrifyingly calm.---"I will destroy everything you've ever built."---Victor didn't reply.---Because he knew Ethan meant every word.---Back at the hospital...Vivian sat on the examination bed.---Doctor Meyer and the specialist reviewed the newest scans.---The silence was unbearable.---Finally, Doctor Meyer looked up.---His face was pale.---Very pale.---"Vivian."---Her heart sank.---No doctor ever said a patient's name like that before delivering good news.---"Tell me."---The specialist sighed.---"The condition is worsening."---Vivian closed her eyes.---The room blurred.---Not again.---Not after everything.---Not now.---"The twins are fighting."---Doctor Meyer pointed at the scan.---"The smaller twin is placing enormous strain on the pregnancy."---Vivian instinctively held her stomach.---As though protecting both babies.---"We have options."---The specialist's voice softened.---"But none of them are easy."---Charlotte sat beside Vivian.---Her hands trembling.---Because she already knew what was coming.---And she hated it.---The specialist continued.---"If things continue deteriorating..."---Nobody breathed.---"We may need to perform an early delivery."---Vivian froze.---"What?"---Doctor Meyer nodded.---"Much earlier than planned."---Fear exploded inside her.---"They're too small."---"Yes."---"They're not ready."---"Yes."---Tears immediately formed.---Because she knew what that meant.---Premature delivery.---Complications.---Risk.---Death.---Meanwhile...Eleanor's ambulance raced through the city.---Sirens echoed through the snowy streets.---A medic continuously monitored her vitals.---Then suddenly—---The monitor alarm sounded.---The medic's eyes widened.---"No."---Another medic looked up.---"What?"---The first medic swallowed.---Then answered.---"Her oxygen levels are crashing."---The ambulance erupted into chaos.---Back at the hospital...A nurse burst into Vivian's room.---Her face completely drained of color.---"Doctor Meyer!"---Everyone turned.---"What happened?"---The nurse struggled to breathe.---"It's Eleanor."---Vivian immediately stood.---"What about her?"---The nurse's eyes filled with tears.---And suddenly...Nobody wanted to hear the answer.---Nobody.---Because they all knew.---They all feared it.---The nurse looked at Doctor Meyer.---Then whispered:---"She's coding."---The room went silent.---Vivian's knees nearly gave out.---Charlotte burst into tears.---Doctor Meyer immediately ran for the door.---Doctors and nurses followed.---Within seconds the room emptied.---Leaving Vivian alone.---Alone with her fear.---Alone with her babies.---Alone with