Chapter 276 Heavenly Sound
Theo's eyes lit up with a hint of satisfaction as he said, "Diana, don't stress. The company's doing fine. But we've got some news about Anne and Clara."
"Oh really? What's the scoop?" My curiosity was instantly piqued.
Theo's grin widened, barely able to contain his excitement. "Anne's been officially charged with embezzling a ton of company money. The evidence is rock solid. And Clara? She's been busted for leading illegal fundraising activities. She's in deep trouble too."
Hearing this, I let out a long sigh of relief. But then, new worries started creeping in. I quickly asked, "What about the Howard Group? Is this gonna affect them?"
Theo seemed caught off guard by my sudden question about the Howard Group. His eyes darted around nervously, avoiding mine. Realizing he couldn't dodge the question, he finally mumbled, "Yeah, there will definitely be some impact."
Theo quickly changed the subject, saying with genuine concern, "Diana, you need to focus on resting and getting better. Don't worry about anything else right now."
I sensed he was hiding something from me. I wanted to push further, but he kept avoiding my gaze, and his answers stayed vague.
I had a feeling the situation with the Howard Group was way more complicated than Theo was letting on. But with my fragile health and the instability of my pregnancy, I just didn't have the strength to dig deeper. I put my hopes in Edward, wishing he could steer the Howard Group through this mess. Yet, I couldn't help but feel confused about my own emotions—why did I still care so much about Edward after everything that had happened?
Finally, the day of delivery arrived. The smell of disinfectant filled every corner of the delivery room. Dressed in the sterile gown the nurse gave me, I felt the tension wrapping around me, just like the gown itself.
At first, the contractions were manageable. But as time went on, the pain got worse, each contraction feeling like a thousand needles stabbing into my abdomen, wave after relentless wave.
In the delivery room, other expectant mothers were also getting ready to welcome new life. I lay on the bed, my gaze wandering. The woman next to me looked pretty young, and her husband held her hand tightly, his eyes full of warmth and tenderness.
"Hang in there, sweetheart. You're gonna be the best mom," he said gently, wiping the sweat from her forehead.
Beside her was an older woman who seemed to be the young woman's mother. She gently placed her hands on her daughter's belly, softly murmuring what sounded like a heartfelt prayer.As I looked around, I noticed most of the other moms had their husbands by their side. The room was a mix of tension and warmth, but I felt like I was in a corner, missing out on that warmth. No family with me, no comforting hand to hold, no one to offer gentle words. Just a midwife telling me how to push.
All the hardships and grievances of pregnancy hit me at once, and tears welled up in my eyes.
Suddenly, another wave of pain crashed over me like a tidal wave. My hair was soaked with sweat, and I bit my lip hard, gripping the bed sheets tightly to distract myself from the searing pain in my abdomen. My knuckles turned white from the effort, but I didn't notice.
"Deep breath, push!" The midwife's gentle yet firm voice rang in my ears. "Your contractions are at a normal frequency and intensity. This is a good sign; it means your baby is making their way into the world. Just a little more, and you'll meet your baby. You're doing great!"
She looked at me with kind eyes, offering encouragement and support.
At that moment, I was overwhelmed by intense pain, almost unable to think. Instinctively, I reached out into the air, as if trying to grasp even a hint of comfort.
Just when I felt I couldn't hold on any longer, the delivery room door burst open, and a familiar figure rushed in.
It was Edward!
Seeing me in pain, Edward quickly moved to my side. He grabbed my hand tightly, as if trying to transfer all his strength to me. With his other hand, he gently brushed the hair from my eyes, his gaze filled with urgency and concern. "Diana, I'm here. Our baby will be fine," he said.
I wasn't sure if it was Edward's presence that gave me strength or if it was the baby transmitting that power to me. Suddenly, a strong conviction surged within me—I was determined to bring this child into the world safely.
I gritted my teeth and used every ounce of strength, following the midwife's instructions. The pain was overwhelming, but I had one unwavering belief: I had to bring this baby into the world safely.
"Edward, it hurts so much..." I said through clenched teeth, tears streaming down my face.
"Save your strength, deep breaths!" The midwife patiently guided me.
I don't know how long it took, but finally, a clear, loud cry filled the room, like heavenly music to my ears.
At that moment, all the grievances and exhaustion vanished. My heart was filled with immense joy at the prospect of welcoming new life. I took deep breaths, as if the faintly metallic air in the delivery room had suddenly become extraordinarily sweet.
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