AFTER THREE weeks Stella regains consciousness, she finds herself in a sterile hospital room. Blinking against the harsh lights, she tries to move, but pain shoots through her body. Panic sets in as she realizes she's alone. A nurse enters, noticing her awake.

"You're safe now. You were in an accident, but we're taking care of you."

Stella's heart races as she recalls the moments before the accident. Desperate to know about Eli, she tries to sit up.

"Where's Eli? I need to see him!" She asked frantically

Nurse frowns, placing a gentle hand on Stella's shoulder.

"You need to rest. You're on life support, and we're monitoring you closely."

Stella's eyes widen in realization, fear flooding her. She struggles to remember what happened, her mind racing with questions.

She drifts in and out of consciousness, the beeping of the machines surrounding her a constant reminder of her precarious situation. She feels weak but determined to fight for herself and her baby.

Moments later, her parents enter, their faces etched with worry. Stella feels a rush of mixed emotions—anger at their earlier rejection, but also a desperate need for their support.

"Mom... Dad..." She called her parents weakly.

They rush to her side, Helen taking her hand gently, tears spilling down her cheeks.

"We're so sorry, Mia. We should have listened to you." Her mother is sobbing.

Her father —Fernando stands back, wrestling with his emotions, finally stepping forward.

"We didn't realize how serious this was. We love you, and we want to help you through this."

Stella gazes at them, feeling the weight of their words, but still consumed by fear.

"I need Eli. Please... I can't do this without him." Her voice was trembling.

Ther mother looks at her father, who nods, understanding the importance of support in this moment.

"He's outside.. we'll call him, sweetheart. Just hold on."

After a few minutes, Elijiah step in, looking worn, still drenched with his clothes but relieved to see Stella awake. As he enters the room, Stella's face lights up, and she struggles to sit up.

"Eli" She called joyfully.

Elijiah rushes to her side, his eyes brimming with tears as he takes her hands in his.

I was so scared. I thought I lost you." He said choked with emotion.

As Elijiah kneels beside Stella's hospital bed, the tension in the room dissipates, replaced by an overwhelming sense of relief and love. Stella gazes into his eyes, her heart swelling with gratitude for having him by her side.

"I'm so glad you're here. I missed you so much." She whispered.

Ejiah brushes a strand of hair from her forehead, his touch gentle and tender.

"I missed you too. I've been praying for you every single day."

Suddenly, Stella's expression grows serious as she remembers their situation.

"Eli, the accident... the baby. What if something happened to the baby?"

Elijiah face darkens with concern, and he glances at her parents, who stand a few feet away, watching the scene unfold. He turns back to Stella, his voice steady.

"The doctors said you're stable, and they're monitoring everything closely. I know it's scary, but we'll get through this together." He said reassuringly.

Stella nods, but the worry lingers in her eyes. She reaches for Elijiah's hand, squeezing it tightly, as if drawing strength from him.

As days pass, Stella continues to heal, though her condition remains precarious. She finds herself surrounded by love and support from her family and Elijiah. One evening, after a long day of tests and monitoring, the doctor enters the room to discuss Stella progress.

Doctor said professionally "Stella, I wanted to give you an update. You're showing significant improvement, and the baby is doing well."

Stella feels a wave of relief wash over her. Elijiah smiles broadly, his pride evident as he looks at her.

"Thank you, Doctor. Can I go home soon?"

The doctor pauses, glancing at the charts before answering.

"We'll need to keep you for a bit longer for observation, but I'm optimistic. Just keep focusing on your recovery." The doctor responded.

After the doctor leaves, Stella leans back against her pillows, exhaustion washing over her.

"You're so strong, Mia. I've never seen anyone fight like this."

Stella smiles weakly, grateful for his unwavering support.

"I have to be strong... for you and the baby."

Later that night, Stella finds herself in a reflective mood, staring out the window at the stars twinkling in the night sky. The hospital room is quiet, and she feels the weight of her circumstances pressing on her.

Elijiah notices her pensive expression and sits beside her, concern etched on his face.

"What are you thinking about?"

Stella turns to him, her eyes filled with emotion.

"I just can't stop thinking about what happened... how everything changed so fast. I love you, Eli, but I don't want to bring any more pain to our families." She said vulnerably.

Elijiah takes her hand, his gaze unwavering.

"You and our baby are my priority now. We'll face whatever comes next together."

Stella feels comforted by his words, but a lingering fear remains in her heart.

As the days turn into a week, Stella continues to improve, but the medical team remains vigilant. On a fateful day, a nurse enters the room, looking serious.

"Stella, we need to do some routine tests to ensure everything is progressing as it should." The nurse said.

Stella nods, her heart racing. The nurse proceeds with the examination, but suddenly Stella experiences sharp pains in her abdomen, causing her to gasp.

She asked frantically "What's happening?"

The nurse's expression shifts from calm to urgent.

Nurse was quick to response "I'm going to get the doctor right away."

As the nurse rushes out, Stella's anxiety skyrockets. Elijiah senses her fear and squeezes her hand, trying to calm her.

"Just breathe, Mia. You're going to be okay. "Jake said encouragingly.

Moments later, the doctor bursts into the room, assessing the situation quickly. He instructs the staff to prepare for immediate action.

"We need to stabilize her and monitor the baby closely." Sabi ng doctor urgently

Stella's breathing quickens as the medical team swirls around her, panic setting in. Elijiah stays at her side, whispering comforting words, but the atmosphere is thick with tension.

After a frantic series of procedures, Stella is moved to the ICU. The lights are dimmed, but the beeping of machines fills the silence. Stella feels groggy but aware of the gravity of the situation.

Elijiah is beside her, his eyes filled with worry. He brushes her hair back, desperately trying to provide comfort.

"Just hold on, Stella's. Please don't leave me." He said softly.

As Stella struggles to stay awake, the doctor enters the room once more, his face grave.

"Stella, we need to discuss the options moving forward. There are complications with the pregnancy, and we need to act quickly" the doctor call her attention.

Stella's heart drops, the fear creeping back in.

"What are you saying?" She asked whispering.

The doctor explains the situation, revealing that they might need to perform an emergency delivery. He looks deeply into her eyes.

"We have to make a decision, and time is critical."

Stella feels tears stream down her face, the weight of the world resting on her shoulders. She glances at Elijiah, who nods encouragingly.

"I want to save the baby... no matter what." She said tearfully

Elijiah's heart aches for her as he leans in closer, taking her hand.

"We'll get through this, babe. You're so strong." Elijiah voice are trembling

In a blur of activity, Stella was moved in the delivery room and is prepped for surgery, her heart pounding with fear. The doctors and nurses move quickly, readying for the emergency delivery.

Stella heart races, and she feels the warmth of Elijiah's hand squeezing hers tightly.

Stella's whispering to Elijiah "I love you, Jake. No matter what happens... promise me you'll take care of our baby."

Elijiah nods, his eyes glistening with tears.

Elijiah choking back emotion "I promise. I'll always be here for you both."

As the medical team preps for the delivery, Stella's eyes flutter shut, her strength waning. The last thing she feels is the warmth of Elijiah's hand and the sound of his reassuring voice.

After the emergency delivery, Stella awakens in a hospital room, feeling disoriented. The room is quiet, and a sense of emptiness fills her heart. She glances around, searching for Elijiah, but he's not there.

Her eyes widen in panic as she remembers the events leading to the delivery. Suddenly, a nurse enters, noticing her distress.

"You're awake. You had a baby girl." The nurse annouces smilingly to her.

Stella's heart skips a beat, and a rush of emotions floods through her.

"Where is she? I want to see my baby!" She asked weakly"

The nurse nods, her expression warm.

"She's in the nursery. I'll bring her to you soon."

Stella nods, feeling a mix of joy and concern. But as the nurse leaves, Stella suddenly feels a sharp pain in her chest, gasping for air.

Alarms blare as the medical staff rushes into her room, their faces filled with urgency. Stella struggles to breathe, her heart racing as she realizes something is terribly wrong.

In the chaos, Elijiah bursts into the room, his face pale as he sees the frantic activity surrounding Stella.

Elijiah was shouting "What's happening?!"

The doctor steps forward, his tone serious.

"We're losing her. We need to stabilize her immediately!" Doctor with the sence of urgency.

Stella's vision begins to blur as she struggles to stay conscious. She feels a sense of calm wash over her, despite the chaos around her. She looks at Elijiah, her love for him shining through her fear.

"Elijiah... I love you..." she said breathlessly.

Elijiah's eyes fill with tears as he reaches for her hand.

"Don't leave me, Stella! You're strong; you can fight this!" He plead desperately.

Stella's strength wanes, and she feels herself slipping away, the voices around her becoming distant.

"Take care of our baby..." she whispered.

With those final words, Stella's eyes close, and she drifts away, her hand slipping from Elijiah's grasp as the medical team works frantically to save her.

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