But Marlon did not notice my disappointment at all.
His attention was all on Melanie. Seeing Melanie was scalded by the thermos, he rushed over impatiently, took the beauty's hand and examined it carefully.
Melanie broke free embarrassedly and glanced in my direction, which made Marlon feel distressed.
Her voice was soft as she said, “Marlon, I'm fine. Margret's health is more important now.”
As she spoke, she waved towards the door.
A bald little boy walked in.
“Isaias, come quickly and say hello to your aunt.”
The little boy looked very grim and Melanie led him to my bed.
Suddenly he put his hand on my belly.
“Isaias, come and feel it. Your aunt is pregnant with a little brother. He can save your life. Wait a few more months and we won't feel the pain anymore.”
Her words were like poisoned needles piercing my heart. She was trying to kill my child!
Even if I wanted this child, how could I possibly harvest bone marrow from a newborn baby?
My mind went blank and I looked at Marlon.
However, he looked at Melanie and his son with a smile, not thinking that there was anything wrong with what she just said.
Maybe in his heart, he also thought so.
“Marlon. you want to exchange one life for another, right? What are you going to do if the matching is unsuccessful? What if I don't give birth to you?”
Marlon's face turned cold after hearing my questions.
“There is no if, none of what you said will happen.”
“I have a heart condition. Even if I can risk my life to give birth, I’d rather let this child die than watch my own flesh and blood be sacrificed for someone else.”
I pointed at Isaias and completely collapsed.
“Shut up!”
Marlon smashed the water cup in anger, his eyes blazing with anger.
Then he immediately changed his expression, hugged Melanie with heartache and comforted her softly.
Melanie covered Isaias's ears and cried silently on Marlon's shoulder.
Seeing Isaias looking at me in confusion, I felt a little regretful.
Just as I was about to explain, Melanie burst into tears, “Marlon, it's all my fault. I cannot get pregnant to save our Isaias.
“Margret is justified in scolding and beating me. I should not have fallen in love with you, but Isaias is just a child. He is innocent. If possible, I wish I was the one who got sick.
“I did not cook the chicken soup for any other reason. Margret has never been pregnant. I just hope she can get some nutrition.