Chapter 281

"What are you just standing there for? I can handle this!" Elizabeth was already pale as a sheet. She took a deep breath and shouted with all her strength. "No way. I can't just sit here and watch you put yourself at risk!" Alexander grabbed Laurence's hand to stop him. His voice was tense, desperate. "We can try for another baby later, but if something happens to you, what am I supposed to do?" "Mom, get Alexander out of here. Just listen to me this time!" Stephanie had already calmed down a bit. She knew how much a mother could be fixated on protecting her child. Seeing Elizabeth's determination, she clenched her jaw and moved forward, pulling Alexander away from blocking the way. In that struggle, Elizabeth had already snatched the pill and swallowed it. A shriek tore from her lips as she gritted her teeth. It felt like thousands of fire ants crawling through her veins, like her whole body had been dropped into a pit of flames. The searing pain was unbearable. She tried her best to