Chapter 511: Dilemma, Hard to Choose
Suddenly, with this unexpected event, both Alaric and Stellan had very complicated feelings. Originally, a simple pregnancy was something to be very excited about, but unfortunately, an accident occurred.
"Alaric, what should we do about this baby?"
After calming down a bit, Stellan, with her tear-stained eyes, looked at Alaric. She was truly at a loss.
After giving birth to Caspian, Harry, and Elisa, she was extremely resistant to getting pregnant again. But now that she was really pregnant, with the baby in her belly, as a mother, she couldn't bear the thought of an abortion.
If this were a normal, healthy baby, even though she would be very angry at Alaric for getting her pregnant, and even though she was terrified of the process of giving birth, she would still insist on having the baby. But now, there was a risk of deformity.
Regarding this issue, Alaric had already made a decision when he heard the doctor. He went over, held Stellan's hand, and slowly voiced:
"Stellan, I'm really sorry this time. It's all my fault for getting you pregnant again. I know you have a trauma about childbirth, and this baby also has a high risk of deformity. Maybe it's best to have an abortion now, while it will cause the least harm to your body."
Stellan knew he made this decision for her sake, but when she heard him say it, her heart still ached.
"But what if the baby is healthy?"
The doctor only said there was a possibility of deformity, but there was also a chance the baby could be healthy.
"But what if it's not?" Alaric still prioritized her, "Just like the doctor said, if we find out about the deformity at seven or eight months, how painful would it be to induce labor then? And by that time, we would have developed deep feelings for the baby. Wouldn't it be even more painful to give up then? Stellan, I know you're scared, but with the baby in your belly, you can't bear to give it up. This is also my child, and I can't bear it either. But given the special circumstances, I can't gamble with your health. We already have three children. Other people get pregnant twice and have two kids; we had three in one go. We're already so blessed; we don't need to have another one, do we?"
Alaric was trying to persuade Stellan, but he was also persuading himself.
The last time Stellan was pregnant, he was in a coma. He missed her pregnancy, her delivery, and Harry and Elisa's growth. If there were another chance, he would definitely do his best to make up for those regrets.
But the current situation didn't allow it. Given Stellan's current health, terminating the pregnancy now would cause the least harm to her body.
Alaric hugged her again and continued to comfort her, "Stay in the hospital for a couple of days. Once your body is a bit better, we'll schedule the surgery. After the surgery, we'll go home. Don't worry, I'll make sure you recover well, okay?"
Stellan couldn't say anything now. She felt extremely guilty and remorseful.
Because of her carelessness, she had harmed an innocent life, her child.
"But Alaric, I still..."
"I know." Alaric understood she couldn't bear it, but since she was indecisive, he had to be firm, "It's our fault for this child, I understand. But right now, this is the best choice. Trust me, I'll take care of everything."
Stellan couldn't say anything more. She really couldn't bear to lose this child, but she was also really scared. If she couldn't bear it now, what if they found out about the deformity at seven or eight months? Terminating the pregnancy then would be a double trauma to both her body and mind.
In the end, Stellan painfully agreed. According to the doctor's advice, she needed to rest for two days before the surgery, which was scheduled for the third morning.
Stellan, exhausted from crying, fell asleep. Seeing her asleep, Alaric walked out of the hospital room with his phone.
When Caspian, Harry, and Elisa received the call, Alaric hadn't even started speaking, and they already knew.
"So, we're staying at school again tonight, right?" Harry preemptively spoke.
"Harry is so smart. Who does such a smart kid take after?" Alaric felt awkward about the situation but had no choice. It was an unexpected event.
If Caspian, Harry, and Elisa knew about this, they would definitely be worried and sad. He planned to wait until after Stellan's surgery and her recovery before telling them.
"Whatever you say." Harry replied, "You use all your smarts on us, always tricking us."
"I'm really sorry, Caspian, Harry, Elisa. Recently..."
"Recently, work has been really busy." Elisa preemptively added, "Alright, we get it. We're used to it."
Caspian, Harry, and Elisa often left him speechless. Alaric apologized again, "I'm really sorry this time. I'll make it up to you on your birthday."
Everything seemed to pile up at once. Not only did Alaric have to stay with Stellan through the surgery and take care of her afterwards, but he also had to quickly prepare for the kids' birthday celebration. No matter what, he couldn't let the three kids down.
Alaric suddenly remembered there was still a "guest" at home. He had promised Thomas to take good care of Gillian these days.
Alaric called the home phone and instructed the chef and servants to take good care of Gillian.
The chef put a lot of effort into making various dishes for Gillian, but yesterday, six people were sitting at the dining table, and today, she was alone, in Alaric and Stellan's home, with the hosts absent.
"Does Alaric often cook at home?" Gillian asked the servant, wondering if this was their usual routine or if it was done especially for her.
"Mr. Knight often cooks," the servant replied admiringly, "Mr. Knight and Mrs. Knight treat each other very well. Mr. Knight's illness was cured by Mrs. Knight."
"Yes, seeing them makes us all believe in love again."
Gillian had heard and seen it now, so it must be true.
Alaric and Stellan truly loved each other deeply. What she thought was Stellan treating Alaric poorly and their marriage being unstable was just her assumption.
In the end, it was confirmed that her fantasies were just fantasies.
Gillian ended up not eatin, went back to her room, lay down, and couldn't sleep, thinking about many things.
In the end, she made a decision.
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