30 Days to Freedom: Abandoned Luna is Secret Shadow King…
Chapter 52
spanng="EN"(Olivia’s POV)
spanng="EN"I saw Rhondaing downstairs to find Leo, so I went up to meet her. We needed to discuss his care arrangements now that he would be staying with me at the apartment.
spanng="EN"Suddenly, when I walked up to her, I felt a force from behind, and my body suddenly lunged forward, just as Rhonda caught me.
spanng="EN"“Luna!” Rhonda gasped, steadying me with both hands.
spanng="EN"After I regained my bnce, I turned around to see what had happened. Leoy crumpled on the ground, his small head having struck against arge protruding stone in the garden path.
spanng="EN"Blood flowed freely from the wound on his forehead. Because he was still so young, his healing abilities were weak, making the injury look terrifyingly severe.
spanng="EN"“Leo!” I screamed, rushing to his side.
spanng="EN"I was terrified beyond words. My hands shook as I knelt beside my unconscious son, seeing the crimson stain spreading across the stone beneath his head.
spanng="EN"“Everyone, we need to get Leo to the Crimson Infirmary immediately!” I ordered, my voice cracking with panic.
spanng="EN"“Rhonda, inform Eleonora and Theodore right now!” Imanded as Alistair appeared, drawn by my screams.
spanng="EN"I took Leo from Alistair’s arms, cradling my son’s limp body against my chest. Agnes rushed to support me as we hurried toward the pack vehicle.
spanng="EN"The four of us climbed into the car with Alistair taking the driver’s seat. I held my unconscious son tightly, tears streaming down my face as he weakly stirred.
spanng="EN"“Mommy, it hurts,” Leo whispered, his voice barely audible.
spanng="EN"I pressed tissues against his wound, trying to stem the bleeding. “Agnes, call Theodore immediately. Tell him to have the best healers standing by at the infirmary.”
spanng="EN"My hands were stained red with my son’s blood, but I didn’t care. All that mattered was getting him help.
spanng="EN"On the road, Leo’s eyes fluttered open briefly. His small voice was filled with pain and regret.
spanng="EN"“Mom, I’m sorry, I was wrong. I…”
spanng="EN"I interrupted him, my voice gentle despite my terror. “Shh, Leo. I know it wasn’t your fault. Someone taught you wrong things, made you be harsh toward Iris and favor that mysterious little girl.”
spanng="EN"I stroked his pale cheek with trembling fingers. “When you grow up and be smarter, you’ll be able to distinguish right from wrong. I know my Leo is the best.”
spanng="EN"Then his eyes closed again, and he lost consciousnesspletely.
spanng="EN"At the Crimson Infirmary, I rushed into the emergency room with my child. The healing team was already assembled and waiting, their faces grave with concern.
spanng="EN"They immediately transferred Leo to a treatment bed and pushed him into the healing chamber. The doors sealed shut with a soft hiss, leaving me staring at the glowing barrier that separated me from my son.
spanng="EN"Theodore and Eleonora arrived within minutes, both breathless from running. Eleonora’s face was flushed with anger and worry.
spanng="EN"“How could you let this happen?” she initially scolded Alistair, Agnes, and Rhonda. “You were supposed to be watching him!”
spanng="EN"“Mother, please,” I interrupted, my voice hollow. “I should have secured Leo’s position before talking to Rhonda. This is my fault.”
spanng="EN"Theodore immediately moved to my side, his hands gentle on my shoulders. “Olivia, this wasn’t your fault. It was an ident. These things happen with pups.”
spanng="EN"His voice was soothing, but I could see the worry etched deep in his features.
spanng="EN"After what felt like an eternity, the healing chamber lights finally dimmed and the medical team emerged. Dr. Aris Lowell approached us, her expression reassuring.
spanng="EN"“Luna Olivia, while Leo’s forehead wound looked severe and caused significant bleeding from hitting the stone, it’s not actually serious,” she exined professionally.
spanng="EN"“We’ve treated the wound with moonlight herb and the bleeding has stoppedpletely. However, we need to keep him for observation for two days to monitor for anyplications.”
spanng="EN"Relief flooded through me, though worry still gnawed at my heart. “Can I stay with him?”
spanng="EN"“Of course,” Dr. Aris nodded. “But you should also rest. You’re pregnant and need to take care of yourself too.”
spanng="EN"Theodore and Eleonora both urged me to rest in the adjacent room. “Olivia, you’ve been through enough stress today,”
spanng="EN"Theodore said gently.
spanng="EN"“Think of the baby,” Eleonora added, her voice softer now. “You need to protect your unborn pup.”
spanng="EN"I reluctantly agreed when I felt a dull ache in my abdomen. They were right – I needed to be careful for my daughter’s sake.
spanng="EN"But sleep wouldn’te. After tossing restlessly for an hour, I quietly returned to Leo’s room. The door was slightly ajar, and I could hear voices inside.
spanng="EN"I paused outside, listening to the conversation between father and son.
spanng="EN"“Leo, you scared your mother terribly today,” Theodore was saying, his voice stern but loving. “She was crying and shaking. You can’t do things like that.”
spanng="EN"Leo’s small voice was thick with tears. “I’m sorry, Daddy. I was wrong. It hurts so much when I fall down. If mom fell down, it would probably hurt this much too. I promise I won’t push Mommy again.”
spanng="EN"My blood ran cold. Push? He had pushed me?
spanng="EN"Theodore’s voice sharpened. “Why did you push your mother, Leo? Tell me the truth.”
spanng="EN"Leo’s confession came out in a rush of guilty tears. “Grandma said if Mommy fell down, the little baby would be gone, and Rosie coulde back.”
spanng="EN"My heart stopped beating.
spanng="EN"“Grandma? Is it Eleonora?” Theodore was very surprised.
spanng="EN"Leo shook his head while crying.
spanng="EN"“What other Grandma do you have besides Eleonora?” Theodore looked at Leo angrily.
spanng="EN"“She said she was Rosie’s grandma and my grandma too,” Leo continued, his voice breaking. “Daddy, please don’t tell Mommy. She’ll never forgive me.”
spanng="EN"The world tilted around me. My own son – my five–year–old baby – had deliberately tried to push me to harm my unborn daughter. All for the sake of Theodore and ra’s child.
spanng="EN"The revtion hit me like a physical blow. My face went pale and severe abdominal pain struck me like lightning.
spanng="EN"I copsed to the ground, feeling warm liquid flowing from my body. When I touched my thigh, my palm came away instantly stained red with blood.
spanng="EN"“Blood…” I whispered in horror.
spanng="EN"The father and son, who had opened the door upon hearing the sound of my fall, stared at me in terror.
spanng="EN"“Livvy!” Theodore shouted my name.