The Imposter Bride (Natalia and Magnus)

Chapter 488

The early days of pregnancy were always challenging, but as Gabby reached the three-month mark, her morning sickness finally began to subside. With a newfound appetite, she was determined to make up for lost time, and she devoured every fortifying dish she could get her hands on, hoping to replenish what her baby had missed in those tough first weeks.

Grant exhaled a sigh of relief. His patience was rewarded as he anticipated the arrival of their child. Occasionally, he'd chat with Gabby, speculating whether the little one in her belly was a boy or a girl.

With the worst behind her, Gabby’s belly grew more pronounced by the day, and at five months, she was visibly pregnant. One morning, as she washed her face, a sudden dizziness overwhelmed her, and before she could cry out, darkness enveloped her vision, and she crumpled to the floor.

The household staff, who had been attending to Gabby, were terrified. They rushed her to the estate's clinic and immediately informed Grant.

Grant burst into the clinic, gripped the doctor's coat, and demanded, “What the hell happened? How could she just pass out like that?”

The doctor’s face was etched with concern. “Sir, it’s likely that Gabby has developed a severe case of lymphoma. It hasn’t spread yet, but I’m afraid the baby... the baby may no longer be viable."

"What?! How is that possible? How could she have lymphoma? And how could the baby just stop growing?!" Grant was in disbelief, bombarding the doctor with questions.

His raised voice roused Gabby from unconsciousness. She woke to the devastating news, and tears streamed down her face. Could it be? The child she had longed for, was gone just like that? No! Impossible!

Struggling to sit up, Gabby pleaded with the doctor, "No, please check again. | don't believe it. | can't believe my baby has stopped growing!"

Grant, seeing her awake, rushed to her side. "Calm down and lie back," he urged.

Gabby shook her head, sobbing uncontrollably. "The doctor said my baby stopped growing! But he's been fine, growing inside me. It can't be true! It just can't!"

Grant understood her pain and agony. He softly patted Gabby's back, "It's okay, the doctor must have it wrong. Lay back down, and let him give you another check-up, okay?”

With that, Grant helped Gabby lie back on the hospital bed, just like comforting a child. After settling Gabby, Grant quickly pulled the doctor out of the room, not wanting to upset Gabby further.

As soon as they left, Gabby quietly got off the bed. Not even bothering to put on her shoes, she stood quietly at the door to eavesdrop on Grant and the doctor's conversation.

“Are you sure she has lymphoma?" Grant asked the doctor in a deep voice, "Why wasn't it discovered earlier? What are you doing?"

The doctor lowered his head guiltily, "Sir, the initial symptoms of lymphoma are not very obvious, and Gabby was very resistant to a thorough examination, so..."

"Enough!" Grant was furious, he glared coldly at the doctor, "You said earlier, our child's development has stopped?"

"Sir, | only said it's likely. Carrying a child in the presence of cancer could affect the fetus. We can only detect a faint heartbeat for now. If the cancer cells continue to spread, his development will be terminated." Noticing some hesitation, the doctor still instructs Grant directly, "Sir, in order to slow down the spread of Gabby's cancer cells, | suggest removing the fetus immediately. This could buy her some more time."Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

"But | would still die, right?" Gabby couldn't hold it anymore. She pushed the door open and looked defiantly at Grant, "Please don't take away our child. My life has already been ruined, but please do everything you can to keep our child, the only bloodline Ihave in this world."

As Gabby cried uncontrollably, barefoot on the floor, Grant's heart was in great pain. He held her close and walked her back to her bed, "Don't worry, the doctors are here. Both you and the baby will be fine."

Gabby held Grant's arm tightly, pleading, "No, Grant, | never asked you for anything, but now | beg you, don't worry about my condition. It's not important! | only ask you to do everything you can to save our child! Please, don't take him away!"

Grant wiped away Gabby's tears, whispering, "It's alright, honey. I'll take care of you both, and won't let anything hurt you. Trust

me.

Gabby shook her head, "You don't need to comfort me, Grant, | know this disease. My more-had com lypyphamiaand then left me forever. | know that | might have to join her soon, but | beg you, Grant, no matter what, please keep our baby!" Please read the original content at .

With that, Gabby fell into a swoon again due to dizziness.

"Honey?! Honey?!" Grant called out to Gabby anxiously. Realizing she had no reaction, he yelled for the doctor, "Quick, she's passed out again!"

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Grant's brow furrowed deeply, a hint of despair in his eyes. "Is there no third option?"

The doctor shook his head. "Sir, Gabby is suffering from maligna lymphoma. t's adeadtGlodd 9 dignade thet remains a major challenge in medical science. To have this disease is pretty much a death sentence." Please read the original content at . "Isn't there an exception?” Grant asked, not willing to believe it.

The doctor shook his head again, solemnly this time, "Rarely."

"Then..." Grant hesitated. He looked at Gabby's pale, unconscious face, his heart filled with sorrow.