When Seraphina woke up, she was already lying on the operating table.
A nurse preparing for the procedure saw her open her eyes and spoke softly, "You're finally awake, Seraphina. Unfortunately, we couldn't save the baby. We need to proceed with the uterine evacuation as soon as possible. Don't worry, we'll give you anesthesia. You won't feel—"
"No need."
Seraphina stared blankly at the bright overhead light. Her voice was so faint and fleeting that the nurse almost thought she had imagined it.
"I'm sorry, what did you say?"
The nurse's voice was filled with shock.
A uterine evacuation was an excruciatingly painful procedure. Even with anesthesia, the emotional trauma could leave a lasting scar. She never expected Seraphina to refuse it.
But Seraphina's expression remained unchanged
