Chapter 131 — For All the Days of Our Lives (Pt. II)Atlas WilsonI asked Elijah to continue, but I knew him, and the truth was, I wasn’t prepared for what came next.“Your test results showed anemia, and unfortunately, it’s not simply anemia caused by pregnancy. I believe you already had this condition, and now, with the baby, with both of them sharing everything, it has worsened.”“Anemia?” Samantha asked, confused.“Exactly. It’s a condition in which the body is unable to produce enough healthy red blood cells, or the amount of hemoglobin in the blood is too low. That prevents oxygen from being properly transported to the body’s tissues and organs, resulting in severe symptoms.”“You said it’s a condition she already had, and with the baby, it got worse?” I asked, trying to understand the risks for both of them.“Yes. I’ll try to explain it in a simple way.” He began, and I felt Samantha’s hand trembling beneath mine. “During pregnancy, iron requirements increase significantly to s
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