By the time they arrived at the hospital, it was nearly nine o'clock.

The Fowler family's status afforded them special treatment at the hospital. With the baby in her arms, Alexis smiled at Marcus and said, "Wait for me outside. I'll be back in about an hour."

Marcus nodded and watched as Alexis entered the hospital.

The hospital's gynecology and obstetrics department was bustling with expectant mothers and their spouses.

Marcus, feeling somewhat out of place, opted to take the escalator downstairs to purchase a lighter. The escalator was also crowded with mostly pregnant women undergoing prenatal examinations, accompanied by their attentive husbands.