The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 544

Paris, Sacred Heart Women's Hospital. 3:00 PM.

Evelyn Sullivan stepped out of her car, holding a manila envelope. Inside was Lyra Langford's amniocentesis report, which had arrived just yesterday. She glanced at the hospital entrance before walking inside.

The elevator reached the third floor, opening to a quiet corridor. Lyra was sitting on a chair outside the ultrasound room, wearing a loose navy-blue dress. Her hair was down, and she wore no makeup. Seeing Evelyn, she stood up.

"You're here?"

Evelyn nodded. "Let's talk inside."

The two walked into the ultrasound room. The doctor was absent, leaving them alone. Evelyn closed the door, placed the envelope on the table, and sat down. Lyra followed suit, her eyes fixed on the envelope as her fingers tightly gripped the fabric of her dress.

"What are the results?"

Evelyn didn't answer immediately. She opened the envelope, pulled out the report, and flipped through it page by page. A slight frown formed on her forehead.

"A chromosomal abnormality. Trisomy 21," she said, looking up at Lyra. "The child has a congenital heart defect. They'll need surgery immediately after birth."

Lyra's face went pale. Her lips trembled, but she didn't cry. She stared at Evelyn for a long time.

"Can it be treated?"

Evelyn nodded. "Yes. I can perform the surgery. But the risks are incredibly high, and it requires extensive preparation."

Lyra fell silent for a few seconds. "You're willing to help me?"

"I told you I would." Evelyn slipped the report back into the envelope. "Once the baby is born, I'll arrange the procedure. Make sure you keep up with your prenatal checkups and monitor your blood pressure."

Lyra lowered her head, her fingers slowly releasing her dress. "Thank you."

Evelyn didn't respond. She stood up, ready to leave.

"Evelyn." Lyra called out to her.

Evelyn paused but didn't look back.