Imprisoned While Pregnant, She's Back for Payback novel Chapter 549

**Keepsake 549**

**Chapter 549: They Took Mom Away**

In a flurry of panic, Tania swiftly gathered the scattered pieces, wrapping them carefully in a napkin before shoving them deep into her pocket. The urgency of the moment consumed her, and she barely registered the sounds around her.

Suddenly, the wailing of an ambulance siren sliced through the air outside the building, a sharp reminder of the chaos unfolding within.

Bang! Bang!

A series of heavy knocks reverberated against the door, demanding attention.

“Emergency services! Did you make the call?” came the authoritative voice from the other side.

Two paramedics stood there, their faces obscured by masks, but their expressions were undeniably serious. “Is it you? What happened?!” one of them pressed, urgency lacing his tone.

Tania’s heart raced as she hurried to open the door, her voice trembling as she explained, “It’s not me; it’s my boss. She’s pregnant, but she suddenly had stomach pain and passed out!” The words tumbled out of her mouth in a rush, each syllable laced with fear.

The medics wasted no time, rushing into the room. The instant they laid eyes on Shannon, motionless on the couch, their demeanor shifted to one of intense focus.

“Quick! Get the stretcher!” one of them shouted, urgency spilling from his lips.

They swiftly lifted Shannon, their voices overlapping in a chaotic chorus of commands and reassurances. The commotion finally stirred Kaleb, who had been peacefully sleeping upstairs, deep in dreams that were now shattered.

He stumbled out of his room, bleary-eyed and disoriented. “What’s going on? Tania! Who did you let in? It’s so loud! How am I supposed to sleep?” he bellowed, irritation spilling over as he rubbed his eyes.

But the sight that met his gaze froze him in place.

Tania turned her head just in time to see him standing there, his expression one of confusion and fear. He watched in horror as his mother was carried away on the stretcher, and in that instant, his world crumbled. “Mom!” he cried out, his voice breaking under the weight of despair.

Instead of rushing to Shannon’s side, Kaleb found himself collapsing onto the living room carpet. He grasped the phone that had fallen to the floor, his small hands trembling as he dialed a number through his tears. “Dad!” he managed to choke out.

Meanwhile, Shannon was whisked away into the emergency room, leaving Tania outside, her heart heavy as she prepared to reach out to the family.

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**9:02 Sat, Nov 29**

**Chapter 549: They Took Mom Away**

Rather than calling Henry immediately, Tania opted to send a text to Zane first. The weight of her situation pressed heavily on her shoulders, and she knew all too well who truly held authority in this chaotic moment.

As soon as Zane received her message, he wasted no time in passing the distressing news to Finn, knowing how crucial it was to keep everyone informed.

Meanwhile, Henry was jolted awake by the incessant ringing of his phone, the sound cutting through the fog of sleep.

“What in the world? Who’s calling in the middle of the night? Are you out of your mind?” he snapped, irritation lacing his voice.

Then, through the speaker, came the terrified, tear-stained voice of his son. “Dad! They took Mom away!”

Tania’s breathlessness came through the line, a sign of the chaos she was navigating. “I’m not sure. She was rushed to the ER. All I know is she was yelling in the living room and then suddenly clutched her stomach in pain. By the time the medical staff arrived, she had already passed out.”

Henry’s heart sank further at her words. He had been about to scold her for not calling him sooner, but the gravity of the situation silenced him.

“Send me the hospital location,” he instructed, his voice clipped. “If I can’t make it there, tell her not to draw too much attention. If it’s nothing serious, have her come home right away.”

He spoke quickly, glancing at the clock.

Ten o’clock. The night was growing late, and a sense of dread settled over him.

Henry rubbed his forehead, trying to shake off the mounting anxiety as he turned toward the bedroom, yearning for a moment of respite.

But the instant he opened the door, he froze. Kylie, who had been lying in bed moments before, was now sitting up, her eyes piercing through the dim light, fixed on him with an intensity that made his heart race.

“Where are you going?” she asked, gripping the blanket tightly, her gaze unwavering.

Caught off guard, Henry stammered, “Bathroom,” his voice barely above a whisper. “Just answering a prank call.”

Kylie’s eyes narrowed, clearly unconvinced by his flimsy excuse.

“Really? I heard a child’s voice. Since when do kids make prank calls?”

Henry’s grip tightened around the doorknob, the phone still pressed against his leg. A chill crept down his spine as he felt the weight of her scrutiny, the tension in the air thickening as he struggled to maintain his composure.