After Marrying the Officer Chapter 1203 - 1202: Thank You for Taking This Risk with Me

"As I've said before, the toxin hardly impacts the mother," Doctor Guo explained, "but the fetus is the real problem—it's best to deal with it promptly."

"Delaying the removal of the fetus will only worsen the effects on the mother."

The room sank into heavy silence right after Doctor Guo's words.

Moments later, Huo Shiqian gave a small nod and replied, "Thanks, Uncle Guo, I get it."

Xia Chuyi chimed in too, "Thank you, Uncle Guo."

Soon after, Xia Chuyi and the others departed from the hospital.

"About this situation..." Mrs. Ou told her daughter at the hospital doors, "Chuyi, try to stay positive. You're young still, with lots of time ahead..."

"If this child isn't destined to stay, then let it go." Even as Mrs. Ou counseled Xia Chuyi like this, tears welled up in her own eyes.

Witnessing her mother's distress, Xia Chuyi's heart ached deeply.

"Mom, don't fret," Xia Chuyi comforted Mrs. Ou, "head home and rest now. Don't worry over me; I know my own feelings."

Realizing this, Mrs. Ou understood her daughter wished to talk it over fully with her spouse.

With a sigh, Mrs. Ou finally responded, "Alright then, I believe you'll choose wisely."

Mrs. Ou then bid farewell to Xia Chuyi and her husband.

"Time to head home." Huo Shiqian gently held her close by his side, guiding her into the vehicle.

At first, seeing Huo Shiqian's care, Xia Chuyi thought to say he didn't have to.

Yet ultimately, she stayed silent and simply uttered, "Let's go home."

Back at their house, with just the pair alone, Xia Chuyi gazed intently at Huo Shiqian and asked, "Honey, was Doctor Guo saying we absolutely can't keep this baby?"

Huo Shiqian paused briefly before answering, "The odds of the baby being healthy if we keep it are extremely low."

"Extremely low?" Xia Chuyi's eyes lit up happily at his words, "Does that mean there's still some possibility?"

Noticing Xia Chuyi's joy, Huo Shiqian's eyes shadowed over, and at last he disclosed, "One in a thousand."

He shared the exact odds Guo Lin had given him.

"One in a thousand?" The number stunned Xia Chuyi completely.

Still, even a slim chance sparked hope.

Xia Chuyi's face grew serious as she stared at Huo Shiqian and declared firmly, "Honey, I want to keep our child anyway."

Huo Shiqian looked at her and questioned, "Are you sure about this?"

With a firm nod, Xia Chuyi affirmed, "Yes, I've thought it over carefully."

Hearing her resolute response, Huo Shiqian's eyes churned with intense feelings—anguish, remorse, grief, inner conflict...

In the end, Huo Shiqian shut his eyes and let out a quiet inner sigh.

Opening them once more, his turbulent emotions had calmed to serenity.

"Okay." Huo Shiqian moved closer, enveloping her in a firm embrace, and vowed, "We'll keep the baby."

"Healthy or not, sharp-minded or otherwise, we'll keep him," Huo Shiqian continued, "I may not offer a splendid destiny, but I'll build a cozy life for our little one, free from any hardships."

Touched to her core by Huo Shiqian's promise, Xia Chuyi hugged him back gratefully and whispered, "Thank you, honey, for agreeing to face this uncertainty together."