Chapter 213 Not Supposed to Happen

After leaving the Harmon residence, I headed straight to the hospital to see Julian. This baby felt like a ticking time bomb. I knew my condition—just standing in that ballroom had nearly made me pass out. How was I supposed to carry a pregnancy to term? If the baby was indeed affected by the radiation, even if I managed to give birth, they'd face a lifetime of suffering. I couldn't bear to bring a child into the world to endure that kind of pain. Julian studied my recent test results, and his face had a conflicted look. "You're right that the pregnancy needs to be terminated. But your body's too weak. All your markers are below the threshold," he said, his voice calm but serious. "You could undergo the procedure, but your recovery would be difficult—especially after two relapses." It was what I had expected, yet hearing it confirmed still left me feeling hollow. I sighed, unsure what to say. There didn't seem to be any other option besides ending the pregnancy. Julian took o