The Mistake My Husband and Mother-in-Law Made
If I didn't go through with the test, Cassius' paranoia would only worsen.
I bit my lip and shook my head. With the last ounce of my strength, I held myself up and said yes. "I'll do it."
Under Cassius' gaze, I slowly went into the test center. Jessica took my blood herself. The moment I was pricked, I could sense my mother-in-law's concern grow. The first needle was pulled out only to be followed by a second one.
Then, the third, the fourth, the fifth…
Then the thirty-ninth. I was nearly crashing out at the fortieth draw. Weakly, I asked, "I thought only 10 milliliters of the mother's blood is needed for the test, Dr. Riverson?"