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Blood transfusion

She checked her pulse and was slightly revived. She was still alive, but she was unresponsive. Jennifer quickly grabbed her phone and dialed Albert’s number. Her hands were shaking so badly that she almost pressed the wrong button. As the phone began to ring, she prayed he would pick it up. Unfortunately, he didn’t answer. She tried again. "Albert, please! Pick up the phone!" She cried out, but there was no response. By the time Jennifer was calling, Albert was on his way to his company. He had seen her calls but had ignored them intentionally. When she called again, it felt as if she was disturbing and distracting him from diving. He reached for the device, switched it to silent, and continued driving. Back at home, Jennifer kept calling. She called him multiple times before she finally gave up. She couldn’t waste any more time. She put her phone and bank card into her purse and carried Emily up. She needed to take her daughter to the hospital by any means. She step

Rescued

Just in the first ring, Caleb picked up. "Hello, Jennifer. How are you doing?" He asked. "I'm not fine, Caleb. I'm in the hospital." She replied amidst sobs. "What happened? Is it about Emily?" Caleb asked. He knew about Emily and what Jennifer and Albert had been passing through for years. "Yes, her sickness started again. She fainted after eating, and I brought her to the hospital. The doctor said she needs two pints of blood. She’s dying. I need your help." Jennifer pleaded, and there was silence on the other end. "Is Albert not with you?" Caleb asked after some moments. "He’s not here. I've tried to call him, and he wasn't picking up my calls. I don’t have enough money on my bank card. Please, Caleb—please help me. I don't want to lose Emily. She's all I have." "Which hospital is that?" Caleb asked. "City Life Hospital, Ward 4, Room 041." Jennifer replied. "I’m coming. You will see me now." Caleb assured her, and the call ended, but Jennifer’s anxiety didn’t. She stood

Caleb visited Albert

Caleb got to Albert's company and headed directly to his office. When he got to his door, he knocked. "Come in." He heard Albert's voice from the inside, and pushed the door, then stepped inside. Albert looked up from his desk, a smile forming as he prepared to greet him. But when he saw Caleb's facial expression, his smile faltered. It was as if Caleb was coming to confront him. He began to wonder what he had done wrong. "So you are truly in your office." He said in disbelief. Albert furrowed his brows slightly in confusion. "Is there any problem? Have you been looking for me?" He gestured to the chair in front of him. "Please, sit down." But Caleb refused to sit down. "I’m not here to sit down, Albert." He said with a tense voice. "I’ve been calling you, but you weren’t picking up." "You were calling me?" Albert asked, and just then, he remembered his phone was on silent. "Oh! My phone is on silent. I wasn’t aware. I'm sorry about it." "Anyway, I'm just coming from the h

Sleepless night

Jennifer sat behind Emily’s hospital bed, totally exhausted. She was hungry, but the appetite was not there. Seeing her daughter breathing steadily was the only thing keeping her together. She was about to drift off to sleep when she heard Emily call her. "Mom." Jennifer’s head shot up instantly. Her eyes widened in relief as she saw Emily’s bright, clear eyes staring back at her. "You are awake!" Jennifer said and gently placed her hand on her daughter's forehead. "How are you feeling now?" Emily shifted slightly under the hospital blanket and gave a small nod. "I feel stronger now." Jennifer smiled in relief. After the terror of nearly losing her, hearing Emily say those words was enough to bring tears to her eyes. "That’s wonderful," she whispered, and kissed her daughter's forehead. "Thank you for taking care of me, Mom." She said, and Jennifer frowned slightly. "Sweetheart, you don’t have to thank me," she said and brushed her hair back gently. "I’m your mother. My prior

Discharged

He got up from the bed and made his way to the living room. He headed to the mini-bar, grabbed a bottle of wine, and poured himself a generous amount. He took a deep sip and leaned against the counter, letting the drink burn its way down his throat. He went and sat on the couch, then poured another drink for himself. He wanted to get tipsy and forget about his wife and daughter so he could sleep. But the more he drank, the more the thought filled his head. Soon, he emptied the bottle of wine. At this point, he couldn't even stand up. He lay there, drunk and exhausted. He didn't know when he drifted off to sleep. For the first time in ten years, he slept on the couch. . . . The next morning, in the hospital, Immediately it clocked seven, the doctor arrived for the routine checkup. He examined Emily and turned to Jennifer with a reassuring expression. "She’s recovering well. She's now fit to go home. She just needs to continue her medication." "Alright, thank you, doctor." Th

Office sex

Albert got to his office and he couldn't do anything. He kept looking at the pile of work that was waiting for him. He was angry that he paid for Emily's medical bills. He couldn't avoid it. He was mumbling some words when a knock landed on the door. "Come in." He said, and looked up to see his ex-girlfriend, Stella, stepping inside his office. She was wearing a tight-fitting dress that accentuated her curves and showed off her toned legs. "Hey dear," she greeted with a smile while walking toward his office desk. "I just thought I'd stop by and see how you are doing." She got to his desk and noticed his facial expression. He look angry and unsettled. "Why is your face like that? What happened?" She asked. Albert hesitated for some moments before replying, "Emily fall sick again and was rushed to the hospital. I just came back from the hospital." "You took her to the hospital? I thought you said you won't spend a dime on her sickness." Stella said. "Yes, that was what

I might not make it

That day, Albert came back home and feigned anger, ignoring Jennifer totally. Jennifer tried as much as she could to initiate conversation, but he kept mute. She served him his dinner and he ate without saying anything. That night, Jennifer tried to initiate sex, but he totally ignored her. Something he has never done.The next morning, Albert sat at the dining table, eating his breakfast in silence. Jennifer had prepared breakfast for him on time so he would be pleased. A minute later, Emily walked in slowly, rubbing her sleepy eyes. She had just woken up and was still adjusting to the morning light. She spotted her father, sitting at the dining table, and greeted him . "Good morning, daddy." But Albert didn’t answer. Emily hesitated for a moment, then greeted him again—this time, she corrected herself. "Good morning, Uncle." He hesitated briefly before muttering a blunt, indifferent, "Morning." Emily wasn't surprised or bothered. For days now, every interaction between them f

No other option

Jennifer’s heart clenched at her daughter’s words. She reached out and pulled Emily gently into her embrace. "No, my love," she murmured, stroking her hair. "That’s not true. Your father didn’t mean it—he…he was just angry." Emily shook her head against her mother’s shoulder. She can't be convinced again that her father doesn't mean all that. "No, Mom. He meant every word. He doesn’t care anymore." She lifted her teary eyes. "I want to go back to school." Jennifer pulled back slightly, cupping Emily’s face. "You will go back to school," she promised. "Don’t be scared. If your father won’t pay the fees, I will find a way." Emily’s brows furrowed slightly. "How will you pay it?" she asked. Jennifer sighed but forced a reassuring smile. "Sweetheart, don’t worry about that. Just know that I’m here for you. I will always be here for you. Just keep in mind that your school will be paid." A small, relieved smile appeared on Emily’s face. She wrapped her arms around her mother. "I

Selling her precious treasure

"Excuse me? How can you say that?" "Look at yourself. Someone like you can't afford an original bracelet. Either leave now, or I’ll call the police. You are trying to sell fake jewelry here, and I won’t tolerate it." Jennifer looked at herself. Her clothes were okay. Just that she doesn't look rich. Nobody will believe her by judging based on her look. The shop is for rich, important people. "Please," she said, trying to control her emotions. "I need money for my daughter’s school fees and medicine." Jennifer said, and the girl rolled her eyes. "Save your sob story. I won’t pity you. Now leave before I push you out myself." The girl said, and just then, the shop owner entered the store. He was an older man, dressed in an elegant suit that immediately set him apart from the workers. He paused when he saw the girl shouting at Jennifer. Telling her to leave. "What’s going on here?" he asked. His voice was calm

sold

"But I'm telling you the truth. My mom is late." She said amidst sobs. "I needed money. That's why I'm selling it." "Listen, I will buy it for two thousand dollars—nothing more. And that’s just because I’m being generous." Jennifer pressed her lips together, her pulse racing. "This bracelet is worth far more than two thousand dollars," she argued. "This is not fair." "I'm not forcing you. If you can’t sell it for two thousand dollars, you are free to go." He said, waving toward the door. "I don’t have time to debate this." Jennifer sat still for a moment while her mind raced with thoughts. She was being cheated. She wished there were other stores that buys used jewelry accessories. Her mind flashed to Emily's hopeful smile when she promised her she would be going back to school. Jennifer could still hear the words in her head. "Don’t be scared. I will find a way. You are going back to school tomorrow." At this moment, she has no choice. She had given Emily hope. She has

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