Chapter 4 " You're breaking the law ! Do you even realize that ? " I shouted , desperation clawing at my throat . My mother sneered . " I gave birth to you . What's wrong with performing this extraction ? Your life belongs to me . " My father rolled his eyes at me . " Ungrateful brat . We raised you all these years , and now you're complaining about saving your sister ? And you have the nerve to talk about laws ? " Devon tightened the rope binding my wrists so sharply that I could feel my skin burning- " Sign this , Devon ! I'm starting now , " my mother said , holding out the surgical consent form . Without a glance , Devon signed it . I stared at these so - called " family members , " my heart turning cold . " Devon , would you rather wait outside ? Things might get a little bloody . " my mother asked , scalpel in hand . Devon shook his head . " No. I need to see Lyra's medicine extracted with my own eyes before I can rest easy . " His words struck me like a blade . In his eyes , I and the child in my womb were nothing but medicine to save Lyra . The surgery began in secret , without an anesthesiologist . My mother took the scalpel and cut into my abdomen , extracting the pup alive . Each incision tore through me like a layer of excruciating pain , my screams echoing in the operating room . No one even glanced at me , let alone wiped the sweat from my brow . " You'll all pay for this ... " I grit out through clenched teeth . 寶 11 Devon opened his mouth to curse me , but Mom suddenly yelled with excitement , " It's out ! The pup is out ! " Her voice hadn't even faded before it turned to horror . " Why ... why isn't the pup breathing ?! " A " No way ! The morning checkup said it was healthy . How could this happen ? " my mother's hands were covered in blood . She didn't even bother to stitch me up , panicking as she held the lifeless pup . " Smack ! " A sharp crack rang out . My father stormed forward and slapped her across the face . " You insisted on taking it now ! And look , the baby's gone . What are we supposed to do for Lyra ? " My mother clutched her cheek , then turned and slapped Devon without hesitation . " Was it your rough handling during transit that caused the miscarriage ? Devon , did you want Lyra to die ? " Devon looked at the lifeless infant in her hands , then at my cut - open belly , and kicked her to the ground . Who do you think you are , hitting me ? If you hadn't pushed to take the pup now , this wouldn't have happened ! That was my own pup ! Give me back my child ! " My mother crumpled to the floor , curling up in pain , groaning incessantly . Seeing her attacked , my father rushed forward to strike Devon , but before he could touch him , Devon grabbed his neck in a vice - like Chapter 4 W WebNovel It's been 3.92 % grip . " You old bastard , " Devon snarled , his voice dripping with venom . " You think you can lay a hand on me ? If you hadn't kept egging me on to drag Haley here , my pup would still be alive . If Lyra dies now , her blood will be on hands ! " My father choked , his face turning red , unable to speak . He could only glare at Devon with eyes full of hatred . My mother scrambled over , shouting , " Even though the pup's gone , the umbilical cord blood can still be used ! Hurry , get it to Lyra ! " My father snapped out of shock and nodded frantically . Devon released him and helped my mother up . " Is that true ? " She handed the container to my father . " Go ! Take the umbilical cord blood and save Lyra ! " He sprinted out . Once he was gone , my mother let out a sigh of relief and looked at me on the operating table . " Since you helped your sister , I'll at least sew you up properly . " I sneered at her fake concern . " You're breaking pack law . Everyone here will pay for this . " She jabbed the needle deep into my abdomen , her tone dripping with mockery . * " Breaking the law ? " she sneered . " I'm saving my daughter . Who's going to arrest me for that ? " Pain threatened to rob me of my sanity , yet I gritted my teeth and said , " Lyra won't survive , because- " Before I could finish , the operating room door was thrown open . Chapter 4 In "CEO, The Maid is Your Stunning Wife" by CrushReel, a gripping tale unfolds as an adopted daughter faces a life-altering decision. To save her grandmother, she enters a marriage of convenience with a wealthy but paralyzed elderly man. However, a twist of fate, coupled with her severe myopia, leads her to mistakenly identify the wrong groom on the wedding day. This modern romance novel delves into themes of sacrifice, family bonds, and unexpected love connections. As the protagonist navigates the complexities of her unconventional situation, readers are drawn into a web of secrets and revelations. The unique blend of billionaire intrigue and sweet romance sets this story apart in the genre landscape. 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