In the hospital, inside the office of Dr. Grant, the head of Obstetrics.
“The last procedure was canceled, and the reserved blood from the bank was already used up. Since your blood type is rare, if we apply again, it’ll take at least a week. I wanted to let you know in advance.”
Briony’s blood type was so uncommon that what would be a routine, low-risk procedure for most women required the utmost care in her case.
“Please help me apply for it,” Briony replied quietly. “Let’s schedule the operation for a week from now.”
“Alright.” Dr. Grant slid a fresh ultrasound across the desk. “You’re just past seven weeks. Before twelve weeks, the risk to your health is lower. But at this stage, the babies already have heartbeats.”
Dr. Grant handed over the report. “Both embryos have strong heartbeats. Fraternal twins—quite uncommon in your situation.”
Briony didn’t take the report. She couldn’t even bring herself to look at it.
Stella, standing close by, reached out and accepted the papers on her behalf.
“Dr. Grant, my friend and her ex-husband… there’s no chance of reconciliation. She doesn’t want her children to grow up in a broken family, so I’d appreciate it if you could help arrange the procedure as soon as possible.”
But Dr. Grant shook her head gently. “Given Ms. Kensington’s situation, I’d advise her to think carefully. The latest tests show there are some issues with her uterus.”
At that, Briony looked up, her voice barely above a whisper. “What’s wrong with my uterus?”
Dr. Grant adjusted her glasses. “It’s only a preliminary assessment. I’d recommend a transvaginal ultrasound to get a clearer picture.”
Hearing this, Stella—an OB-GYN herself—felt a knot tighten in her stomach. She knew this was serious.
Dr. Grant performed the scan herself.
The results were not encouraging.
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