Chapter: 2017
Her hand tenderly cradled her swelling belly, feeling the gentle movements within.
In just two weeks, their little one would come into the world, yet she hadn't picked a name for her baby.
In the dim light of the room, Edwin's voice broke through the silence as he murmured "daddy" in his sleep.
Cecilia touched her son's face gently, and her heart ached for the little boy... She longed to explain everything to him, yet she could not figure out how.
A sudden sharp pain pierced her lower abdomen, causing her to gasp.
Suddenly, the sheets beneath her were damp.
Her water had broken.
In the midst of her agony, Cecilia found it difficult to utter a word. Clutching her belly, she doubled over, the pain relentless.
Edwin roused from his slumber, witnessed his mother's distress, her forehead glistening with sweat.
Edwin realized his sister was about to be born.
He hurriedly darted out of his bed, rushing to knock urgently on the door of the neighboring room.
"Uncle Waylen, mommy is going to have a baby!" Edwin exclaimed.
Waylen, in the middle of a conversation with Rena, didn't hesitate.
He swiftly threw off the quilt and rushed to the opposite room, preceding even a coat.
Rena urgently trailed after Waylen.
As expected, Cecilia was indeed going into labor earlier than anticipated.
Waylen swiftly grabbed a down jacket and gently draped it over Cecilia. With a calm demeanor, he turned to Rena.
“I'll carry her downstairs. Go wake up Mom and Dad. Make sure someone stays at home to look after the children and the rest of us will take Cecilia to the hospital now."
Rena nodded, her eyes filled with concern for her sister-in-law.
Two minutes later, the lights in the Fowler's house flickered to life.