The doctor had mistakenly assumed Gale was the father of the child Lisa was carrying.

Before Gale could clarify, Lisa said, "He's not the child's father, so I can make the decision myself. Doctor, please arrange for the abortion."

Hearing Lisa's firm stance, the doctor began to respond, "Alright then, I..."

"I am the child's father. What if I don't agree to the procedure?" A voice interrupted the doctor.

With those words, a tall figure appeared in the doorway.

Lisa stared in disbelief as Terry approached her. He was dressed in a simple white shirt and black trousers. His hair was slightly disheveled, and his shirt collar was crooked. His appearance indicated that he had been in a rush to come here.

Terry looked at Lisa lying on the hospital bed. He had intended to contact her that morning to share that they could finally be together and to reveal everything about the past!

Yet, he hadn't expected to hear from Gale about her accident and then arrive to find her requesting an abor