Chapter 4

The doctor tried to persuade him again, but I looked at Xavier weakly and asked:

"After the transfusion... I can leave, right? I can see the baby?"

His brow furrowed slightly. He avoided my eyes:

"As long as you complete the transfusion and sign the settlement, I'll let you and the baby leave."

I nodded. My parched throat told the doctor:

"Do it."

Having achieved his goal, Xavier turned to leave and check on Mia.

Behind him, my eyes reddened as I called out:

"Xavier, you still don't believe I'm Natalie?"

His footsteps paused.

"I don't know what you're scheming,…