Caught in a haze of discomfort, her mind drifted through a myriad of memories with Leonel- both joyful and painful.

After a moment, the doctor asked softly, “Would you like someone with you during the delivery?”

Previously, Leonel had been by Alexis’ side when Daniel was born.

Now, despite their divorce, Leonel was the father and he waited just outside.

Under the stark light of the delivery room, Alexis, resting her face against the pillow, gently shook her head, tears slipping from the corners of her eyes.

The doctor softly touched Alexis’ cheek and whispered, “I’ll step out for a moment to speak with your parents.

Alexis nodded in agreement.

Throughout, she made no inquiries about Leonel.

Exiting the delivery room, the doctor closed the door with a gentle click.

the doctor

“How is everything?”

pat on Rena’s hand, the doctor

“She’s doing well.

take more than two hours, and the baby is

seems she’s eager to meet

Rena expressed her desire to be

interjected, “Mom, let me be with

to his hand,

choice, but the doctor intervened, “Alexis

distant as he leaned against the wall, staring at the delivery room door that

woman’s high-pitched scream echoed from the adjacent delivery room, a stark reminder of

turned pale, his fingers

moment, he was filled with

keep Alexis close, but now, she was enduring the agony of labor because

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255