Suddenly There Are Three (Bailey and Artemis) novel Chapter 1042

Chapter 1042 Holding Her Son Hostage

Bailey examined Rainie's belly, her expression a complex mix of emotions.

If the events of over a month ago had been intentionally orchestrated, it was possible that the child in Rainie's womb was not necessarily Mason's. There could be unknown secrets concealed behind the conspiracy.

Perhaps it was Sylvester she had been with that night. After all, Rainie had deep feelings for him. If she had been with another man, she might have resisted.

For example, even if Bailey were intoxicated, she would likely resist any man's advances, except for Artemis.

It was a matter of the heart.

She believed that both she and Rainie should share those feelings. However, Bailey refrained from expressing these thoughts to avoid giving Rainie false hope that might lead to despair.

Before making any hasty judgments about the events of that day, Bailey chose to hold back.

What if fate had decided to play tricks on them?

From hope to despair, it was just a matter of one word. But when that word impacted someone, it became an unbearable agony.

“Rainie, you're still in the early stages of pregnancy, and having an abortion is not advisable as it can harm your uterus. However, if you have no plans for future pregnancies, you can proceed despite what I've mentioned.”

Rainie's face paled, and she asked with a quivering voice, “What do you mean? Will an abortion affect my ability to have children in the future?”

Bailey nodded, deliberately emphasizing the gravity of the situation. “If an abortion occurs too early in the pregnancy, it can potentially damage the uterus. In mild cases, it might lead to future infertility, and in severe cases, it can even cause uterine cancer.”

Continuing, she added, “If you're determined to go through with the surgery, I won't obstruct it. I'll make the necessary arrangements without delay.”

Rainie hesitated.

She didn't want to give up her chance to become a mother, but the prospect of a future without Sylvester made her smile bitterly.

“Without the one I love, whether I become a mother in this lifetime or not doesn't make a difference. Bay, please arrange the surgery for me. I don't want to keep making the same mistakes.”

Bailey sighed lightly and nodded, no longer pushing the issue. She agreed, “I'll make the arrangements, but I might be quite busy in the coming days. Can you wait for two more days?”

After considering it, Rainie proposed, “How about I go to Caremark Hospital?”

Bailey immediately disagreed, saying, “No, I will perform the surgery myself. There's a chance I can minimize damage to your uterus. If you go to the hospital, you'll have to rely on their medical skills, leaving it to fate. Rainie, you're still young, so please don't treat yourself so harshly.”

“But...”

Bailey pressed on, saying, “Enough with the 'ifs' and 'buts'. If you consider me a friend, then trust my judgment. Moreover, the outside world believes you're recovering from an illness, not aware of your true situation. If you go to the hospital for an abortion, have you thought about the potential consequences? You once told me that acting is your passion. Are you willing to give up your passion just because of a broken heart?”

In truth, Bailey had her reasons for postponing the abortion.

She intended to wait until Rainie's pregnancy had progressed further to retrieve a DNA sample from the unborn child, then conduct a paternity test with Sylvester.

If the child turned out to be Sylvester's, it could prevent a tragedy and clear Rainie's name. If the child was not Sylvester's, Bailey would secretly perform a paternity test to ensure Rainie remained unaware. Following her wishes, she would discreetly proceed with the abortion.