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case. The other gently,

no point

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as on an examination couch, a doctor

s, Richard?"

potting. The doctor says she's anemic, needs a transfusion

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' isn't that what your fancy Boston docto

had made sure he was aware when we married, due to my

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le," Richard cut in, gesturing to the

ven your cardiac history, a standard donation migh

Jessica and the baby are the priorit

was dangerous for

ou can't,"

Emily. And I will. Think of it as your final wifely duty. O

tioned themselv

ed with a tray. The n

said, my voice shaking desp

d. "You don't have a choice. You're st

d to the

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o pull away, but his grip was like

t Richard,

of indifference. "

d, his eyes darting b

complications,

ard said, his tone fin

my skin. It was a s

tear escaping and tracing

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e to sustain the new life he va