Chapter 239

"Ah! Ouch!" Joanna's face paled, and she felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen. Then, she felt something warm flowing down her thighs.

"Mrs. Everett! Mrs. Everett! Are you alright?" Ms. Chain screamed, rushing forward to support her. Nancy saw Joanna's blood-soaked pants and cried out, "Oh God! Mrs. Everett is bleeding!"

"Send for the doctor and call Mr. Everett! Now!"

Terrified, Nancy shouted for a doctor. "Doctor! Doctor! We need help here!"

Doctors and nurses rushed in immediately. "What's going on?"

"Um, my abdomen hurts a lot," Joanna groaned, barely able to stand.

The gynecology attending physician was horrified. "Quickly! Take Ms. Haynes to the operating room!"

Two nurses swiftly moved Joanna to a mobile bed and wheeled her into surgery.

"Ouch! My abdomen hurts so much. It's killing me…" Joanna cried out, drenched in cold sweat.

The gynecologist examined her, his face falling. Joanna had suffered a miscarriage; there was nothing they could do to save the baby.

"Oh no! The patient is hemorrhaging!"

Joanna was losing consciousness, bleeding profusely.

"Inform the blood bank—she needs a transfusion now! Prepare for surgery!"

"Okay!" The medical staff worked frantically.

Bruce panicked upon receiving the news. He sped to the hospital, running several red lights. The twenty-minute drive took him only ten.

He burst into the hospital and rushed to the operating room, where Ms. Chain, Nancy, and others waited anxiously.

"Where's Joanna? How is she?" Bruce's eyes were bloodshot with rage.

Ms. Chain, terrified by his outburst, stammered, "Mrs. Everett is in surgery. The doctor is trying to save her."

Bruce roared, "What happened? What the hell happened?"

"Not long ago… a killer, pretending to be a doctor, made rounds and tried to kill Mrs. Everett!"

Bruce felt a chill run down his spine. He glared at his bodyguards. "What the hell were you doing?"

A terrified bodyguard mumbled, "Mr. Everett, we've caught the killer!"

"Where is he?"

"He's in the security room. We've called the police."

Bruce wanted to explode with rage, but Joanna was still in surgery.

The operating room door opened. A nurse emerged, her face grim, and hurried down the corridor. Bruce stopped her.

"Nurse, how's the patient?"

"Massive hemorrhage; she needs an immediate blood transfusion!" she replied before rushing off.

Bruce felt his mind go blank. A massive hemorrhage! Would Joanna die? He leaned heavily against the wall. "Joanna, you must hold on. Please don't die!"

In the operating room, surgery continued. Besides the miscarriage requiring a dilation and curettage, Joanna's hemorrhage was critical. The doctors worked with intense focus.

Three hours later, the operating room lights went out. The doctor emerged. Bruce's heart pounded.

"Doctor, how's the patient?"

The doctor frowned. "Sorry, Mr. Everett. We lost the baby."

"Joanna?"

"Fortunately, we saved Ms. Haynes. However, her uterus is damaged. She shouldn't become pregnant again for three years, or she risks another massive hemorrhage due to her thin endometrium."

"I understand," Bruce breathed a sigh of relief. He cared more about Joanna's safety than the baby. "Doctor, use the best medicine. Money is no object. Ensure Joanna's safety."

"Don't worry, Mr. Everett. We'll do our best."

Bruce remained worried. "Can I see her?"

"Ms. Haynes needs to stay in ICU for observation tonight."

"Alright."

Relieved, Bruce finally turned his attention to the killer. He swore vengeance.

He glared at his assistant. "Where's the killer?"

The bodyguard trembled. "The police have taken him. I believe the truth will come out."

"Go to the police station. Find out who he is. He attacked Joanna! How dare he!"

"Yes, Mr. Everett!"

Bruce called the police superintendent.

The next day, Joanna's condition stabilized, and she was moved to a ward. Seeing her on the bed, with an oxygen mask and tubes, broke Bruce's heart.

"Joanna, how are you doing?"

Joanna opened her eyes weakly. "Bruce…"

Bruce's eyes were red. "Thank God! I'm so glad you made it!"

"Ahem… What about the baby?"

"Sorry, Joanna. We lost the baby. But it's alright. Bringing you back is a blessing."

Joanna was upset. She touched her abdomen. She hadn't wanted the baby initially, but her feelings had changed. Karma, she thought, was cruel.

She closed her eyes, tears falling.

"Don't cry, Joanna. I've brought Davian, Irvin, and Lilia back. I'll have them visit when you're better," Bruce said gently, wiping her tears.

Joanna felt better. She needed to recover and find out who tried to kill her. She suspected Roxanne or Ingrid.

Bruce's phone rang. It was Andy. "Mr. Everett, bad news! The killer committed suicide in the police station bathroom before interrogation!"

Bruce was stunned. "Check his bank account and phone records. Investigate his family background. We must find the truth!"

"Okay, Mr. Everett!"

Bruce sighed. Joanna asked, "What happened?"

"The killer killed himself."

"What? He killed himself?" Joanna was incredulous.

Chapter 289 (Note: This chapter number is a discrepancy; it should likely be a continuation of Chapter 239 or a new chapter number altogether.)

"Yes. It seems he was paid to kill. Don't worry. I'll have someone check his accounts and family background. We'll find out who's behind this."

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