Chapter 9 - The Ultimatum
Before Spencer could speak, Payton’s face suddenly contorted in pain. She clutched her lower stomach as a sharp contraction coursed through her body.
"Payton!" Spencer gasped, trying to push himself up.
"The babies..." Payton breathed heavily. "They're coming!"
Within minutes, Payton’s private medical team rushed out of the estate, loading her onto a mobile gurney and transporting her directly to the private surgical wing of the local medical center.
Spencer was wheeled into the waiting room by his private nurse, his heart hammering against his ribs as he prayed desperately for the survival of the woman he had wronged and the four children he didn't deserve.
Three agonizing hours passed.
Dr. Aris Thorne stepped out of the delivery suite, smiling warmly as he removed his surgical mask.
"Mr. Davis?" the doctor called out.
Spencer pushed his wheelchair forward frantically. "How are they? Is Payton okay?"
"Mrs. Vance is recovering wonderfully," Dr. Thorne announced. "And you are the father of four healthy, beautiful babies—two boys and two girls. They are currently resting in the neonatal intensive care unit as a precaution, but their vitals are exceptionally strong."
Tears streamed down Spencer’s face as he covered his eyes, weeping uncontrollably in profound relief and gratitude.
An hour later, Spencer was permitted to enter Payton’s private recovery room. She lay in the center of the large bed, exhausted but radiant, watching four small glass bassinets lined up beside her.
Spencer wheeled himself over to the side of the bed, looking down at his four newborn children. He reached out a trembling finger, and one of his newborn sons softly wrapped his tiny hand around Spencer's thumb.
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"They are perfect, Payton," Spencer whispered, his voice cracking with emotion. "They are absolute miracles."
"They are my world, Spencer," Payton said firmly, looking straight into his eyes. "And if you want to be a part of their lives—and if you want the stem cell therapy that will save your life—things will be done entirely on my terms."
