Book 1 My Son Sacrificed for Me , Yet … + 5 Points Book 1 My Son Sacrificed for Me , Yet I Refused to Save Him Ethan was so excited about the scholarship he didnt even pack his things before running to tell you , my mother in law , Margaret , exclaimed as she rushed into the hospital , her face full of worry .
He was perfectly fine when he left ! How did he end up in the emergency room like this ?! Sitting outside the hospital room , I answered evenly .
He came to my office with the scholarship letter in hand .
He wanted to celebrate over a nice dinner .
But just as we reached the restaurant , an armed man came straight for me .
1/9 Book 1 My Son Sacrificed for Me , Yet … + 5 Points Ethan pushed me out of the way .
He saved me .
I was fine , but he … Margaret burst into tears , sobbing uncontrollably .
My father in law , George , let out a long , heavy sigh .
Hes always been such a brave and filial child .
In that moment , he valued your life more than his own .
My husband , Jacob , though grief stricken , still tried to comfort me .
Emily , dont blame yourself .
Ethan has always been closest to you .
He did this because he wanted to keep you safe .
As long as youre okay , Im sure hell pull through .
2/9 Book 1 My Son Sacrificed for Me , Yet … + 5 Points Jacobs voice was warm , his eyes filled with deep , genuine concern .
George nodded in agreement .
Thats right , Emily .
Ethan has always looked up to you the most .
Stay strong , for his sake .
Margaret clutched her chest in remorse .
I shouldve been there with him ! If I had been , I wouldve risked my life to protect you both ! Even though their beloved son was fighting for his life because of me … Even though they knew he might not make it … They held back their pain , desperately 3/9 Book 1 My Son Sacrificed for Me , Yet … + 5 Points trying to console me , not wanting to put any pressure on me .
I looked at the three of them , their eyes full of concern .

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I said nothing .
The critical condition notices kept coming .
Ethans situation was dire .
As we waited anxiously , the lead surgeon emerged from the operating room , his expression grave .
He walked straight toward me , his tone urgent .
Dr.
Miller , the patient is in extreme danger .
Weve done everything we can .
Youre a top surgeon only you can save him now ! 4/9 Book 1 My Son Sacrificed for Me , Yet … + 5 Points At his words , George turned to me , sobbing .
Emily , Ethan got hurt protecting you .
You cant let him die ! Margaret wiped her tears , her voice trembling .
Please , Emily , hes still so young .
He has a bright future ahead of him .
You have to save .
him ! Jacob looked at me , eyes full of hope .
Emily , Ethans life is in your hands .
All three of them were looking at me , pleading , desperate .
I raised my hand again , showing the small cut on my wrist .
My voice was steady , 5/9 Book 1 My Son Sacrificed for Me , Yet … + 5 Points emotionless .
Sorry .
My hand is injured .
I cant perform surgery ! The room fell into stunned silence .
The lead surgeon frowned in confusion .
Dr.
Miller , its just a minor cut .
It wont affect your ability to operate ! The patient is critical every minute we delay puts him closer to death ! Margarets tears streamed uncontrollably as she begged .
Emily , the doctor said your injury doesnt matter ! Ethan doesnt have time to wait- please , you have to save him ! 6/9 Book 1 My Son Sacrificed for Me , Yet … + 5 Points George , his eyes bloodshot , pleaded as well .
Emily , hes your son ! He risked his life for you ! Are you really going to stand by and watch him die ? Jacobs gaze was filled with concern .
Emily … are you hurt somewhere else ? He circled me , checking for other injuries , convinced something was wrong .
I remained motionless , my voice cold .
Theres no need to check .
Ethan saved me just in time Im perfectly fine .
Jacobs face turned red with emotion .
Then why wont you save him ?! Do you know how much he loves you ? 7/9 Book 1 My Son Sacrificed for Me , Yet … + 5 Points The first thing he said after getting that scholarship was , Mom will be so proud ! Thats why he ran to tell you right away ! And now , after he risked his life for you , youre just going to let him die ?! Jacob , usually gentle and composed , was now burning with fury .
Margaret frowned , her voice tight with disbelief .
Emily , to Ethan , youre the most important person in the world .
He worked so hard just to make you proud .
He protected you with everything he had .
And now , at the most crucial moment , youre abandoning him ? 8/9 George was utterly devastated , his voice breaking as he pleaded .
If Ethan knew that the mother hes always idolized , the one he risked everything for , was just going to leave him to die … how heartbroken would he be ? I looked at their grief stricken faces and replied calmly .
Hospital policy prohibits surgeons from operating on immediate family members .
I wont break the rules .
I cant do the surgery .