Chapter 4 - Doctors Deliver Terrifying News About the Baby's Health
The sterile white walls of the county hospital emergency ward blurred past as medical staff rushed our gurney.
I held Emily’s trembling hand while nurses hooked her up to emergency fetal monitors and intravenous drips.
The rhythmic, rapid sound of our unborn son’s heartbeat echoed reassuringly through the small trauma room speakers.
Dr. Harrison walked in briskly, checking the digital charts with a grave and intensely focused expression.
“Mr. and Mrs. Ryan, your wife has suffered severe physical trauma and elevated stress levels,” Dr. Harrison began.
“Is our baby going to be okay? Please tell me he’s safe,” Emily pleaded through her heavy sobs.
“The fetal monitor shows signs of early placental stress caused by the physical shock and trauma,” the doctor explained.
“We are keeping her under observation for the next forty-eight hours to prevent premature labor complications,” he added firmly.
I felt a cold wave of hatred wash over me toward my family for putting my wife and child in danger.
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“Do whatever it takes to keep them safe, Doctor; cost is not an issue,” I stated with absolute determination.
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