“Where are the security guards? Who let you in? This is our Hipps Family!” Clare shouted angrily. “You people barged in without the owner’s permission. This is trespassing! I can serve you with a legal notice!”
A female reporter with permed hair sneered, “Who are you threatening?”
She was Mariam’s cousin, who had always been jealous of Mariam for marrying into the prestigious Hipps Family.
Now, seeing Mariam on the brink of life and death, the Conley family members came to stir up trouble.
She just wanted to watch the drama unfold. Reporting on the secrets of wealthy families usually attracted a lot of attention, which would boost her performance.
So she called a few colleagues to cause trouble, using her identity as Mariam’s cousin to gain entry past the security guards.
“Exactly, the Hipps Family can’t disregard human lives just because they have money!”
“Record this and post it!”
“Expose them!”
“This is disgusting!”
“Let the whole country see the ugly faces of these wealthy families.”
These reporters aimed their cameras at the Hipps Family members and began taking pictures frantically, acting like madmen.
Clare’s face turned dark with anger, wishing she could slap all these people out.
Soon, the butler arrived with several security guards, and chaos ensued.
Mariam’s cousin had already recorded Clare’s angry outburst and posted it online with sensational captions.
[Hipps Family’s young master disregards human life; rural woman marries into Hipps Family and meets tragic end]
[How a pregnant woman from the countryside is humiliated to death in the Hipps Family]
[Pregnant woman from the countryside prevented from going to the hospital by Hipps Family, forced to give birth at home]
These shocking headlines quickly attracted a lot of attention from netizens.
Bored netizens began replying in various ways, and the topic quickly heated up.
The Hipps Family instantly became the focus of public criticism.
After all, most people were ordinary, and they couldn’t stand seeing their group being harmed.
Many female netizens empathized with Mariam, voicing their support for her in various ways.
They all turned into righteous warriors, condemning the Hipps Family.
Especially male keyboard warriors who believed that rich people had taken away their resources, whether in the marriage or job market. They blamed wealthy families for everything.
They furiously led the charge, cursing vehemently.
It was as if Mariam was their savior, and they defended her fiercely.
The Hipps Family’s issue quickly became a top trending topic.
The attention it received was unprecedented.
Mariam’s cousin hadn’t expected her news to gain such high traction, and her social media account gained followers rapidly.
Seeing her colleagues fighting with the Hipps Family’s security guards, she quickly recorded a few more clips and posted them online.
“I am Mariam’s cousin, speaking on her behalf: Everyone, look at how arrogant and rampant the Hipps Family is.”
“My cousin has lived a life worse than a dog since marrying into the Hipps Family. Now, she can’t even get proper medical treatment during childbirth. Is she not worthy? Forced to give birth in a makeshift delivery room set up by the Hipps Family. My heart aches.”
“Pray that my cousin from the countryside can overcome this hurdle and be saved.”
“The Hipps Family claims they didn’t choose to save the baby over the mother, but now the baby is born! The poor child is left without a mother.”
Her statements were partly misleading, making it seem like Mariam couldn’t be saved.
Netizens were further enraged by her posts.
Many tagged women’s protection organizations, hospitals, and police stations.
Among them was a renowned obstetrician named Ryleigh, who began following the situation closely after being tagged.
She was so angry that she contacted some acquaintances at these organizations. “We need to go to the Hipps Family now and save this poor rural girl.”
“Professor Ryleigh, we are all at your command. This girl is too pitiful. The Hipps Family has gone too far. Everyone is equal. Why is a rural girl’s life not considered a life?”
A furious member of a women’s association said, “We must protect these girls. We can’t stand by in such situations. Let’s set off immediately.”
“Yes, I’ll call some friends from the police station. The more people we have, the stronger we are.” Ryleigh said as she hung up and called her contacts at the police station.
Feeling that there weren’t enough people to confront the Hipps Family, she also called some colleagues from the medical community.
They all gathered at an agreed location and headed towards the Hipps Manor in a grand procession.
In just over ten minutes, they arrived at the entrance of Hipps Manor.
The police officers showed their badges. “Police business. Please cooperate and open the gate.”
The security guards had no choice but to comply.
“Take us to where Ms. Mariam is now. We’re here to save her.” Ryleigh coldly stared at the security guard with disdain. “All these people behind me are medical experts.”
The security guard didn’t dare delay, especially with police present.
He immediately led Ryleigh’s group towards Finnegan’s residence.
The Hipps Family was in chaos, with shouting and fighting heard from afar.
Mollie and Queena were protected by Clare, fearing harm from the reporters and Conley family members brought by Coward.
Finnegan was already fighting with Coward while Alina held the baby.
Amidst the baby’s cries and people’s shouts and curses, it was a chaotic scene.
When Ryleigh’s group arrived at Finnegan’s residence, they were shocked by what they saw.
Ryleigh’s sense of mission was ignited. She stepped forward and shouted, “Everyone quiet!”
The fighting stopped abruptly as everyone looked at her in confusion.
Ryleigh stood tall and said loudly, “I am one of the most respected obstetricians in the country. Clare, how could you treat a pregnant woman like this? I need to go in and treat her now.”
A woman from the women’s association added, “Exactly! How can you disregard human life? Forcing a pregnant woman to death. We’re here to seek justice for her.”
Other doctors echoed, “As doctors, saving lives is our duty.”
“We can’t watch someone die because of the Hipps Family.”
Clare trembled with anger. “It’s not what you think. You’ve misunderstood.”
“Misunderstood? How could we misunderstand? The facts are right in front of us.” Ryleigh looked at Coward blocking the delivery room door. “Move aside. I need to save Mariam. I’m an expert, much better than any doctor inside.”
Coward wiped blood from his mouth and sneered. “You say you’re an expert? Who do you think you are?”
Ryleigh was stunned by his rudeness. “Who are you? How can you talk like this?”
Coward smirked. “Who cares who I am? The woman inside is my sister. I want five million from the Hipps Family today! Or this isn’t over!”
Ryleigh was shocked. “I’m here to save your sister. If I’m delayed even a minute, she might die!”
“Who believes your nonsense?” Coward scoffed and sat down defiantly. He looked at the police officers. “Hey cops, arrest these murderers from the Hipps Family!”
Ryleigh and the police were stunned by his shamelessness.
Ryleigh had initially despised the Hipps Family based on online rumors but now doubted herself.
She angrily told the police officers she brought, “Drag him away. A human life is at stake, and he’s being shameless here.”
Clare retorted, “You have no idea how much we’ve been slandered online! And you come here accusing us!”
The experts felt embarrassed but didn’t argue further. After Coward was dragged away by police, Ryleigh prepared to enter the delivery room.
Suddenly, the door opened, revealing a tall figure in sterile surgical attire with blood-stained gloves-Sylvia.
She calmly said, “The patient is saved.”
Ryleigh was shocked. “How is that possible?”
Sylvia removed her gloves and looked at Ryleigh. “With me, anything is possible.”
Her confidence left Ryleigh speechless.
After regaining her composure, Ryleigh angrily said, “You’re too young to have saved her! This is no joke. Move aside!”
Sylvia frowned slightly. “I never joke.”
Ryleigh rushed into the delivery room to check Mariam’s condition. She found everything normal-blood pressure, heart rate-all normal except for some weakness.
How did this young woman do it?
Other experts also examined Mariam and found everything normal.
They were all amazed by Sylvia’s skills.
An elderly professor approached Sylvia. “Child… what’s your name? Which hospital are you from?”
“Sylvia Andrews from Lilypad General Hospital’s hematology department,” Sylvia replied calmly. “Any questions?”
“Your suturing technique is excellent. Can you explain how you performed such a quick cesarean section and stopped massive bleeding?” The professor asked humbly.
“Uterine atony causes bleeding that can’t be stopped with transfusions alone. In this simple delivery room, stopping bleeding was crucial.” Sylvia explained briefly before resting on a nearby chair.
The professor was even more impressed by her knowledge and skills.
A younger doctor suddenly recognized Sylvia from an online lecture he had seen about her surgical expertise and medical forum contributions.
He excitedly greeted her while other experts were further astonished by her reputation as a surgical genius now working in hematology.
Ryleigh felt embarrassed but apologized sincerely to Sylvia before leaving with her colleagues.
After everyone left, Sylvia advised Finnegan to hire a professional nanny for Mariam and her baby before finally resting herself.
Meanwhile, Coward faced brutal treatment in jail due to Franklin’s influence but realized too late that he had crossed powerful people like Franklin and Sylvia Maskelyne.