The Day I Walked Away My Empire Began novel Chapter 317

“Lucie, the doctor said you’re really weak. You need to rest, okay?”

Lucie’s voice was raspy. She tried to pull her hand away, but Steven just held on tighter.

“Steven, let go of me…”

He swallowed hard. Looking at her pale but stubborn face, the little bit of hope he’d felt disappeared in an instant. He knew if he pushed too hard, she’d only fight him more.

“Just lie down, Lucie.” His voice was rough, thick with emotion. “Don’t send me away yet. I have something important to tell you.”

Lucie frowned, her tone icy. “What is it?”

Steven turned to face her, his eyes red and watery, tears clinging to his lashes. Seeing him so broken made Lucie’s heart sink.

“Is it Jose?” she asked quietly. “Did he… not make it?”

Steven shook his head. “No. It’s Cody. He’s really not doing well.” His voice shook, barely holding back a sob.

Lucie tried to sit up too fast and winced as the IV tugged at her hand, a bead of blood appearing where the needle shifted.

“What happened to Cody? What did the doctors say?”

“It’s leukemia. A rare kind. Chemo barely works on him.” Steven dropped his gaze, his voice trembling. “The doctors said the only hope is a bone marrow or umbilical cord blood transplant.”

Lucie felt like she was falling, sinking deeper with every word.

She couldn’t just watch a child suffer, even if that child was a stranger. If there was any chance, she’d donate her bone marrow in a heartbeat.

“Say no more. Have them test me. If I’m a match, I’ll donate.”

Steven’s eyes flickered. He knew she was always soft-hearted, always willing to help. If he played his cards right, appealed to her emotions, maybe she’d agree to have the baby.

“You can’t be tested right now, Lucie.”

She stared at him, confused. “Why not?”

Steven’s face was bleak. “The doctor just checked you. You’re pregnant.”

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