Chapter 20

“The fertilized egg has implanted outside the uterus. This is very dangerous,” Gabriella explained. “It’s an ectopic pregnancy,” one of the nurses concluded. “That’s right. Not only is it impossible for the fetus to survive, but it also puts the mother in danger. It already had caused severe bleeding. We need to operate immediately.” Nurse May went to explain to the husband the circumstances of the surgery. She came back with an unsigned consent form. Gabriella sighed in frustration and went out to meet the guardian herself. She passed the consent form to Adrian. “I’m sure the nurse explained the operation to you and why the patient needs it. You don’t have much time to think, more so hesitate.” “I don’t have to think about it!” Adrian let out a low roar. He snatched the consent form from the doctor and threw it on the floor. His palms clasped on the doctor’s shoulders, his face full of anxiety and pain. “I’m doing this to protect you. If she wakes up and finds out that you took out bo