Chapter 84 Lost the Baby
The moment Ethan saw Ashley get hit by the car, it felt like his heart stopped.
The car paused, and he saw the driver, eyes filled with a terrifying darkness.
Chris sneered, "Ethan, as long as I'm around, you and Ashley will never be happy!"
Ethan muttered, "Chris!"
He moved with murderous intent, but Chris's eyes flashed, and he sped off.
Ethan sneered, "You can't escape. I'll make sure you rot in prison!"
He spat out the words and sprinted towards Ashley.
Ashley was down, instinctively protecting her stomach.
In her hazy state, she heard Ethan's voice and thought it was a hallucination.
"Ashley, hang in there. I've called an ambulance. We'll be at the hospital soon!"
Ethan squatted beside her, wanting to hold her but afraid of causing more harm, so he stood by anxiously.
Seeing the pool of blood beneath her, Ethan felt like his heart was being torn apart; even breathing hurt!
"Ethan, you're here? Am I dreaming?"
Ashley's voice was barely a whisper.
"Ashley, you're not dreaming. I'm here. Don't talk; save your strength. The ambulance is almost here!"
When Ashley realized Ethan was really there, she felt a deep guilt.
"Ethan, I'm sorry, the baby... I don't think it can be saved..."
Ashley felt a sharp pain in her abdomen; the child she had carried for over two months was being torn from her body.
A large pool of blood spread from her crotch, and Ashley trembled violently.
She let out a bitter laugh, weakly closed her eyes, and her hand fell.
For the first time in his life, Ethan felt panicked and helpless, "No, Ashley, wake up! I won't let anything happen to you!"
Ethan couldn't care about anything else and carried Ashley, running frantically.
At that moment, a police car arrived.
Ryan rolled down the window and said, "Ethan, get in!"
"Hurry, to the hospital!"
Ethan lifted Ashley into the car.
Inside were Pauline and Sienna.
As Ethan closed the door, Ryan sped towards the hospital.
Pauline looked worried. "Oh my God, why is Ashley covered in blood?"
Ethan's face was dark and terrifying. "Chris hit Ashley with his car!"
"Ryan, drive faster!"
Ethan was extremely anxious.
"Alright, hold on tight!"
Ryan floored it.
Soon, they arrived at the hospital.
Ethan carried Ashley and ran to the emergency room, followed by the others.
"Doctor, please save her!"
Seeing someone covered in blood, the doctor quickly brought out a stretcher. "Take her to emergency surgery. Family members, explain what happened."
Ethan painfully explained the situation.
The doctors did their best to save her.
The light in the operating room stayed on, and Ethan paced back and forth outside.
Ryan, seeing his haggard and guilty expression, was curious.
"Ethan, I've known you for over ten years, and this is the first time I've seen you so anxious," he muttered. He glanced at the operating room and patted Ethan's shoulder. "You must really love Ashley, huh?"
This was the first time he referred to Ashley by name.
Ethan had no time to think about it; he just hoped Ashley would be okay.
Did he love Ashley?
He didn't even know himself.
Nearby, Pauline and Sienna exchanged glances.
Pauline pulled Sienna to a corner to whisper, "I didn't expect their arranged marriage to turn into real love."
She knew how Ashley felt about Ethan.
Seeing Ethan so worried and anxious while holding Ashley, Pauline was sure Ethan had feelings for Ashley!
They were happy that Ashley had found true love.
"Ethan, don't worry. Ashley will be fine."
Ethan nodded, his expression serious.
He silently repeated countless times, 'Honey, you must be okay...'
Three hours later.
The light in the operating room finally went out.
The waiting group outside stood up abruptly.
As soon as the doctor came out, Ethan asked, "Doctor, how is my wife?"
"The patient is out of danger and can be discharged after some observation, but..."
The doctor changed his tone, patted Ethan's shoulder, and said, "The baby couldn't be saved. I'm sorry for your loss."
The baby was gone!
But Ashley had survived!
Ethan's emotions were like a roller coaster, and his voice was hoarse. "Okay... as long as she's okay..."
"Ethan, as long as Ashley is okay. You guys are young, you'll have more children in the future," Ryan comforted him.
"Yeah."
Ethan nodded, but his eyes were dark.
The thought of losing their first child tore him apart.
Ethan said, "I'm going to see her. You guys should go back."
Ryan watched him enter the ward and sighed.
He looked at the time; it was already past four in the morning.
"Ladies, let me take you home."
Just then, a tall, handsome man walked down the corridor. Sienna's expression changed when she saw him.
The man looked at her, and although he didn't speak, there was an invisible pressure.
Sienna said, "Thank you, Mr. Reid. Someone's here to pick me up. Could you please take Pauline home?"
"Sure."
Sienna lowered her head and followed the man away.
Ryan curiously asked, "Who is he?"
Pauline shrugged. "Her husband."
Ryan nodded in understanding. The atmosphere between the couple was very tense, and they were probably fighting.
"Ms. Miller, where do you live? I'll take you home."
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