After a moment of deliberation, the doctor relayed to Laura the necessity of undergoing a cesarean.

Laura's rebuke came in a hushed tone, "Colin, how could you..."

Ignoring her protest, Colin affirmed, "I'll do whatever it takes for Mr. Armstrong's sake."

Laura attempted to rise.

But her weakness overwhelmed her.

She lacked the strength to even attempt to rise.

Furrowing her brow, she murmured, “Colin, you don't understand. ."

"I have no intention of understanding." Colin declared, unable to comprehend Laura's actions.

He believed she was disregarding the well-being of Morrison's child.

Yet Colin remained unaware that Laura's reluctance to undergo a cesarean stemmed from her unwillingness to give birth to another man's child.

As they attempted to escort Laura out of the delivery room, she gripped the door frame tightly, refusing to be moved.

No one could force her.

Her eyes blazed with determination. "Colin, don't make decisions for me based on your assumptions, okay?"

Colin's anger boiled over, and he slammed his fist into the wall.

"You're out of your mind!"

Laura remained resolute, unwavering in her decision.

She uttered to Colin, “If Morrison doesn't survive, I won't either."

Colin shrugged off her words, his gaze distant and unyielding.

Laura's emotions were a mystery to him, which he couldn't understand.

They stood at an impasse, neither side gaining ground in the silent struggle.