Silence fell over the room, broken only by the steady beeping of the monitors and Lin Yueling's labored breathing.
Lu Cheng stepped forward, his expression carefully controlled.
"Lin Yueling," he said quietly. "That baby is my grandson. My son's only child. I know...." His voice caught, just slightly. "I know you love my son. I know this baby is important to you."
"Mr. Lu...." Lin Feng started.
"Let me finish," Lu Cheng said, not looking away from Lin Yueling. "If you choose to save yourself, I won't blame you. No one could. But if you choose to save the baby..." He paused. "I will make sure he's taken care of. I will make sure he knows who his mother was. What she sacrificed. He will never want for anything. And you, your sacrifice won't be forgotten."
Mrs. Lu stood beside her husband, her face stone-hard. She didn't add anything. Didn't need to. Her position was clear.
Save the baby.
Whatever the cost.
