CHAPTER4
793 Words
Vanessa’s POV
I didn’t sleep at all.
Every time I Closed my eyes, I Saw Jaden’s face, not the man I married, but the version he had become lately.
Quiet, distant, and already halfway gone.
By morning, the house felt unfamiliar again…
I left early without telling him.
He didn’t ask too, that hurt more than anything else.
The hospital was one we both knew too well.
St. Arden Private hospital.
The Same Place Jaden had done his Cancer treatment…
The Same Place where he had frozen his Sperm “just in case.”
Just in Case life didn’t go as Planned.
Just in Case he Survived but didn’t remain the Same.
Just in Case there was ever a future that needed Preserving Pieces of him.
I never thought I’d be Standing here because of that decision.
But I was…
The Clinic floor was quiet, Polished, too Sterile for the thoughts in my head.
A nurse greeted me Softly.
“Mrs. Ashley Dr. Reynolds is expecting you.”
I nodded and followed her down the hallway..
My heels Clicked against the floor.
Dr. Rebecca Morgan Stood as I entered.
“Mrs. Vanessa,” she Said gently. “Please Sit.”
I did.
My hands were already Clasped together tightly in my lap.
“I heard about what you requested for.” She began.
“Okay,” I Said quickly.
She Studied me Carefully.
“This is not a Simple request, especially Considering Consent requirements. We'd need your husband’s Concent before we do Something like that.”
“I understand, but I’m his wife and I have the right to do it.”
There was a Pause then her tone Softened.
Your husband gave Conditional Consent, which means we Can't do anything without informing him.”
My Chest tightened Slightly.
Dr. Morgan Continued Carefully.
“We can Prepare everything,” she Said. “But we Cannot Proceed without legal and Personal authorization.”
My jaw tightened..
“I don’t have time for delays,” I said.
“I understand your urgency,” she replied Calmly. “But this involves both ethical and legal boundaries.”
I exhaled Slowly then looked up.
My voice lowered.
“What if I lose him Completely before anything is done?”
The question Slipped out before I Could Stop it.
For the first time, her expression Softened.
“Then you have to assure me that whatever Consequences happens later is not our fault here.”
I Swallowed and nodded.
I Signed Some Paper work afterwards and she asked me to Come back later after Scheduling a date for me.
I left the hospital and the air outside felt heavier than before.
My Phone buzzed in my hand.
It was a message from Jaden.
Jaden: My lawyer would deliver a finalized divorce Paper to you.
I Stared at it.
So it was real now.
I locked my Phone without replying and walked to my Car.
Amelia’s POV
I almost didn’t go to the hospital that morning.
Something about it felt… off.
I always do my routine Check-up once in a month and today is the day I'd be getting this month's own done.
So I dressed up and went to the hospital. I Sat in the waiting room of St. Arden Private hospital, my fingers tapping lightly against my bag.
“Miss Amelia Hart?” a nurse Called.
I Stood and followed her down the hallway to the Consultation room. I got my Checkup done and left afterwards.
Two weeks later… I was Sitting at my desk when the feeling of nausea Started again.
It Came with a light dizziness this morning..
I frowned, Pressing a hand to my forehead.
My Phone rang.
It was an unknown number.
I hesitated then answered.
“Miss Hart… this is St. Arden Private hospital. We need you to Come to the hospital immediately.”
My grip tightened…. “Why?”
“It Concerns a Cross-linked fertility error involving a high-Profile Patient Connected indirectly to your visit.”
“What does that have to do with me?” I asked.
“Because your Presence during the System error may have triggered a Secondary review involving genetic material Storage Protocols.”
My heart Pounded. “Genetic… what?”
The line Crackled Slightly.
“We Cannot explain over the Phone. One of the Patient’s legal representatives is already on their way to your office.”
I Stood up Slowly.
My Stomach twisting.
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