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Revenge Of The Billionaire's Ex-Wife

Chapter 8 Against The Odds

Word Count: 1816    |    Released on: 15/09/2024

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t Victor's lungs like sandpaper. He's been pacing back and forth for what f

cal machines and the occasional hurried footsteps of nurses. But all Victor can

hes a glimpse of Evelyn, his wife

cient, but all Victor sees is her face contorted in pain,

ication that could risk both Evelyn's life and their baby's. Victor's

ms, grounding him in the present, even as his mind pu

The way she had looked at him, her eyes wide and glistening, a mixture of d

d swiftly around Evelyn, their face

gaze and calm demeanor, hovered near Evelyn's bed

closed, the bright fluorescent lights

d, his voice low but urgent. He glanced at the nurse be

other dose of magnesium sulfate. We need to

tion. "Dr. Morgan, her heart rate irregular," Jamie pointed out, eyes fixed on the monito

ed the monitor, the steady beep of the

t," he replied, his tone measured but strained. He turned to Evelyn, his voice sof

nd labored. She tried to speak, but only mana

palm against the cool glass of the window, feeling th

r everything would be alright. But right now, all he could do was

concern as she monitored the fetal heart rate on the ultrasound screen. "It's

it a few more minutes. If we can stabilize Evelyn, the baby's vita

. "Magnesium sulfate is in. We should see some improvement soon," she said, her ey

as if holding on to the last thread of strength she had left. Vic

supposed to be celebrating, preparing for the arriva

creeping into his voice. "We need a transfusion ready. And alert

close in on him, the weight of the doctor's wo

strands as if the slight pain would snap him

amie moved with swift precision, wiping Evelyn's forehead and

gency, but his actions were careful, controlled-this wasn

than the last. He wanted to scream, to beg the doctors to do something, anything, to save Evelyn and

ing everyone in the room. Dr. Morgan's face hardened

led with a sense of urgency. Jamie moved to Evelyn's side, adjusting the oxygen mask over her

his hands working quickly as he checked

g around, the rapid exchange of syringes, the grim expressions that told him everythi

achines resuming their steady, if erratic, rhythm. Dr. Morgan let out

rd, his throat dry, as he watched Evelyn's chest rise and fall with shallow breaths

closely. This isn't over yet. Let's get her moved to ICU for

ctor finally stepped back, knowing that, for now, he was only in the way. He took a deep, sh

ment, everything else seemed to fade. She looked so fragile, so small

oice weak but filled with all th

." He squeezed her hand gently, his thumb tracing small circles over her cold skin.

mile, her eyelids heavy w

"I promise," he said, knowing that he would do everythi

n hurried to Evelyn's side, her eyes wide with worry, while Richard's glare bore into Victor with a silent

Evelyn's hand, her eyes darting between her daught

iving. "We should have been here," he said, his voice laced with frustration. He looke

is hand, her eyes pleading for peace. "Mom, Dad, please..

you scared us. You need to rest, focus on getting better." She glan

t. "We expect you to take care of our daughter,

been festering inside him. He looked back at Evelyn, his hear

easy, but for Evelyn and their baby

n's forehead. "I'm here," he whispered, a promise that fel

as he held her hands smiling at her. No matter the complications, no matter the doubts that c

her room, careful not to disturb the fragile peace that had settled over

me," he called out, his voice carrying a hint of urgency. "Can I ask you abou

hesitated, her brow furrowing slightly. "Racheal? I'm sorry, sir

s. He wondered where she might have g

The nurse nodded politely and continued on her way,

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1 Chapter 1 Broken Promise2 Chapter 2 Breaking Point3 Chapter 3 Desperate Measures4 Chapter 4 Crumbling Courage5 Chapter 5 Steamy Moments6 Chapter 6 Racheal Is In Labour!7 Chapter 7 Who's This Mysterious Uncle8 Chapter 8 Against The Odds9 Chapter 9 Going For The Birthday Party10 Chapter 10 Heart Stopping Moment11 Chapter 11 Lost And Found12 Chapter 12 The Past Brought Into Present13 Chapter 13 Past Demons14 Chapter 14 Steamy Moments15 Chapter 15 Going On A Date16 Chapter 16 Dinner Date Got A Little Bit Hot17 Chapter 17 They Broke The Bed18 Chapter 18 Media Frenzy19 Chapter 19 Escaping The Chaos20 Chapter 20 A Night Of Pleasure21 Chapter 21 A House Divided22 Chapter 22 No One Dares Bully My Son23 Chapter 23 Their Paths Crossed Again24 Chapter 24 Stay Away From Us25 Chapter 25 Bestfriends Gists26 Chapter 26 Things Are About To Get Messy27 Chapter 27 Mummy Who Is Victor 28 Chapter 28 A Past That Haunts29 Chapter 29 Victor Is In A Deep Mess30 Chapter 30 No More Pretending31 Chapter 31 The Unknown Call32 Chapter 32 The Smile Of A Monster33 Chapter 33 Boardroom Battle34 Chapter 34 Something was Suspicious35 Chapter 35 I'm Tired Of All These36 Chapter 36 The Maid's Allure37 Chapter 37 The Maid Might Be In Trouble38 Chapter 38 The Auction39 Chapter 39 Power Play: Auction Edge40 Chapter 40 High Stake Bids41 Chapter 41 Racheal's Son Got Hurt Badly42 Chapter 42 He Might Be In Critical Condition43 Chapter 43 It's All Your Fault44 Chapter 44 Witness Of Abuse45 Chapter 45 Rage And Release46 Chapter 46 Desperation Plea47 Chapter 47 Fight In The Hospital48 Chapter 48 Tension In The Room49 Chapter 49 Between Two Fathers50 Chapter 50 The Unexpected Connection Between Jamal And Victor51 Chapter 51 Karma Is A Reaper52 Chapter 52 Taking Drastic Measures For Protection53 Chapter 53 Torn Between A Mother And Her Son54 Chapter 54 I need You Damian55 Chapter 55 Lines Drawn56 Chapter 56 Jamal Has Been Taken Away57 Chapter 57 Heartbreak In High Heels58 Chapter 58 Too Much To Bear59 Chapter 59 A Tooth For A Tooth60 Chapter 60 Damian Turned Into A Mad Man61 Chapter 61 Rushing To The Hospital62 Chapter 62 Just A Misunderstanding63 Chapter 63 Fears Tight Grip64 Chapter 64 Chaos And Consequences65 Chapter 65 Trapped In The Basement66 Chapter 66 Rescue At All Cost67 Chapter 67 Jamal Might Be Dead68 Chapter 68 A Mother's Pain69 Chapter 69 Enemies Must Fall70 Chapter 70 End Is Near71 Chapter 71 Daisy Is Dead72 Chapter 72 Crimson Nights73 Chapter 73 Heat Of Desire74 Chapter 74 Pleasure And Promise75 Chapter 75 Jamal Is Alive76 Chapter 76 Miracle Awakening77 Chapter 77 No Escape78 Chapter 78 Bloody Debt79 Chapter 79 A Twisted Revelation80 Chapter 80 Unfinished Vows81 Chapter 81 Unholy Obesesion82 Chapter 82 A Price To Pay(Not Every Story Has An Happy Ending)83 Chapter 83 Fate's Second Chance84 Chapter 84 Reunion Of Souls85 Chapter 85 Death Is Inevitable