Every time I stayed at home alone and felt anxious, Rosie would always be quiet. She then stayed by my side. She then rubbed my hand with her head. But now everything is ruined. I was admitted to graduate school but Rosie is gone.
Rosie’s body temperature slowly disappeared. I held on to my last ounce of strength. I then called 911 for myself.
***
When I got to the operating room, they actually sent me to the hospital where Maximilian worked. The one who operated on me was Dr. Benjamin Siegfried, whom I knew.
“Does Dr. Maximilian know about my condition? Do you want to ask Dr. Maximilian to come and do your cleansing surgery?”
I pursed my lips and answered, “No need. He doesn't know.”
The nurse next to me timidly spoke, “Dr. Maximilian is accompanying Nurse Edvina Vesper for her face-to-face consultation.”
The scene was awkward for a moment. I just tried to still calm down.
Dr. Benjamin said, “It's better to inform Dr. Maximilian. After all, he also has the right to know.”
I finally agreed. Then I took a breath for a while.
“Dr. Maximilian, Mrs. Pauline had a miscarriage, you have to…”
But just as Dr. Benjamin opened his mouth, he sneered, “Can a miscarriage occur just by a gentle push? How much did Pauline Moonstone pay you to put on an act? I said I don't know her well, So, please leave me alone!”
The echo of beeping and his relentless taunts echoed through the operating room. I signed myself out and closed my eyes.
***
I opened my eyes. There were several messages on my cell phone.
Maximilian: [Pauline Moonstone, if you have time to find someone to act out why don't you come apologize to Jocelyn right now? If you don't apologize, I won't marry you.]
I forced myself to endure the pain in my lower abdomen. Then I walked outside the hospital by myself.
But at the entrance, I met Maximilian's mother. She was carrying a food box in her hand as well as fruits and flowers.
I thought she was visiting me. So, I subconsciously ducked. But she walked around in front of me.
“Are you here to pester my son again, Pauline? Let me tell you, my son doesn't even remember you at all now. The only person I have in my heart as my daughter-in-law is Jocelyn Reverie. If you know what’s good for you, get out of here and disappear.”