Lin Yueling closed her eyes and prayed to gods she'd never believed in.
Outside, Lu Cheng stood like a sentinel.
Waiting.
Watching.
Ready to destroy anyone who threatened his grandson's survival.
Even if that meant destroying the Lin family entirely.
The emergency room doors burst open.
A doctor emerged, still wearing his surgical mask, his scrubs marked with blood. His face was grave.
"Family of Lin Yueling?"
Everyone moved at once.
Lin Feng and Madam Chen rushed forward. Lu Cheng and Mrs. Lu were right behind them, forming an intimidating wall of wealth and desperation.
The doctor looked between them, clearly uncertain who to address first.
"I'm her father," Lin Feng said quickly. "What's happening? Is she...."
"And I'm the father of the baby's biological father," Lu Cheng interrupted, his voice hard. "What's the status of my grandson?"
The doctor's jaw tightened. He'd dealt with complicated family dynamics before, but this....
