Those words struck Aria’s most vulnerable spot with surgical precision.[]
She bowed her head in defeat, humiliation burning in her eyes as she finally surrendered:[]
“I’m sorry. I’ll apologize.”
Ryan reclined on the sofa, his expression smug as he laid out his terms:
“Too late for that. A simple apology was yesterday’s deal. Now you’ll kneel, bow your head to the floor ten times, and admit you’re a worthless slut who had no right to hurt Sophia.“[]
Aria’s head snapped up in disbelief, her voice cracking: “You can’t be serious!“[]
Ryan casually lit a cigarette, taking a long drag before responding: “Your choice. Refuse if you want, just don’t come begging when I pull all financial support.-]
Aria remained frozen for a heartbeat, then slowly, painfully sank to her knees.[]
she
she had no cards left to play.]]
Years of being caught between family expectations and a loveless marriage had stripped her bare, leaving no dignity to protect.
“I’m sorry… I’m worthless… I shouldn’t have pushed Sophia…”
Her voice sounded hollow as she mechanically prostrated herself again and again.]]
Ryan signaled his assistant to throw open the door, ensuring everyone in the corridor could witness her humiliation.]]
The hallway immediately filled with curious onlookers–patients, families, even medical staff craning their necks for a better view.[]
Whispers and shocked gasps rippled through the crowd, several people recording the scene on their phones.
Tears streamed silently down Aria’s face as she completed the final bow, her consciousness beginning to slip away.[]
An overwhelming vertigo seized her.
Her body simply gave out, collapsing completely.[]
Someone in the crowd cried out in alarm:[]
“Oh my god, she’s bleeding everywhere!“]
Doctors rushed forward, immediately transferring Aria back to emergency, frantically administering plasma and antibiotics.[]
She had slipped into a critical state, her breathing shallow and erratic, her body trembling uncontrollably as blood continued to seep through her hospital gown.]
“We’re losing her! Get the crash cart over here NOW!“]
The lead surgeon shouted urgently to a nurse sprinting down the hallway toward the supply room.[]
Ryan stood frozen, struggling to process what was unfolding.
He stared at his shaking hand, fingertips stained with Aria’s dried blood.[]
She had literally collapsed at his feet, looking like she might never wake up.
And until that moment, he’d been absolutely convinced she was faking.[]
The surgery doors burst open.[]
The surgeon ripped off blood–soaked gloves, his face flushed with anger as he confronted Ryan:[]
“What the hell were you thinking? Dragging a post–operative patient through the hospital? Her wounds have completely ruptured and developed sepsis. We’re
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removing her right fallopian tube–she’ll never be able to conceive naturally!“]
1-1 thought she was lying…“]
Ryan stammered, but his heart plummeted with the sickening realization that he’d just destroyed something irreplaceable.
Seeing his stunned expression, Sophia quickly latched onto his arm, her voice dripping with false sympathy:
“Baby, don’t blame yourself. It’s all Aria’s fault for being so stubborn. If she’d just apologized earlier, none of this would have happened.-]
Those words seemed to snap Ryan back to reality.[]
He was just protecting the woman he loved. What was so wrong about that?[]
It was Aria’s fault for being too proud, clinging to her ridiculous dignity instead of simply admitting her mistake.[]
she’d brought this on herself.[]
“The baby’s kicking, Ryan,” Sophia murmured, rubbing her belly with an exaggerated pout. “Can we grab some muffin at the café downstairs? I’m starving.”
are, sweetheart.” Ryan wrapped his arm protectively around her waist as they walked away, neither sparing a backward glance for the emergency room doors.]
“Sure,
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