"What's happening?" Anthony anxiously asked and took Autumn in his arms. He quickly realized that it was not time to figure out what was going on. The priority was to keep Autumn alive.
"Help my unborn baby, Anthony…" Autumn pleaded in a weak and shaky voice, as she gripped Anthony's clothes.
"Baby?" Anthony murmured to himself with a confused expression. As soon as he noticed the blood on the ground, he thought that Autumn had lost her babies.
Autumn struggled to nod at him. "Yes, there is still one left."
"Don't worry about your baby," Anthony instinctively answered. "The most important thing is to save your life."
"No..." Autumn uttered, as she reached out and grasped Anthony with her hand full of blood. Anthony froze in shock to see her bloody hands. He could not believe his eyes.
Autumn looked so pale. Her eyes were full of frustration and desperation as if she was losing hope. "If you have to choose between me and my baby, please keep the baby. I don't want to live anymore," she desperately pleaded.
"What are you talking about?" Anthony exclaimed. Actually he was mad at himself. Anthony blamed himself for what just happened. He stormed towards the entrance while enfolding Autumn in his arms. "Don't worry. I won't let anything happen to you. You'll be okay."
"Listen to me… keep the baby safe," Autumn insisted. "Please… Anthony. If I'm dead, help me raise him, will you?" she pleaded.
"Don't say that!" Anthony answered. Anthony feared that he might lose Autumn any moment if she kept exhausting her energy. To reassure her, he said,"I promise both you and your baby will be safe."
As an experienced doctor, he always kept his first aid kit in his trunk.
Judging by Autumn's condition, he was aware that he should waste no time. He grabbed his kit and helped her to deliver the baby. He desperately wanted to fulfill his promise to Autumn.
After an intense labor, he felt relieved and said,"It's a baby girl!" Anthony exclaimed gladly, as he took off his coat to wrap the baby in.
Autumn squeezed a smile on her face, and mumbled,"I'm so glad..."
"Your wound needs to be taken cared of. I'm taking you to the hospital," Anthony said.
Autumn shook her head adamantly. "Don't take me to the hospital. Don't contact anyone," she demanded
She just wanted to stay alone. After saying this, she blacked out.
This once happy woman just lost her closest family member, got one of her children stolen and was betrayed by her very own husband. Autumn couldn't take it anymore.
After some hesitation, Anthony followed Autumn's request and took her home.
As soon as they reached home, he dealt with Autumn's wound. He then took care of the baby and placed the baby on his bed. Looking at the baby girl, he couldn't help but worry about his new responsibilities.
He bought lots of baby milk and diapers he other day. As the child kept crying, he knew he had to feed her and tuck her to sleep.
Autumn was sleeping soundly on the bed. Since she disappeared, Charles looked everywhere for her in Y City.
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