Despite the calm exterior he projected, his voice trembled with emotion.

"I'll be right outside, Rena. Bring this baby into this world."

He gently caressed her head once more.

Then, he straightened up and exited the delivery room.

He believed that Rena would give birth to the baby, safe and sound.

Rena didn't request anyone to accompany her during the birth.

The person she Longed for was absent.

As Rena progressed, her body dilated to eight centimeters—a threshold that intensified her pain, pushing her to the brink of delirium. In her anguish, Rena experienced a hallucination, perceiving Waylen's presence.

“Waylen... Waylen..."

Rena whispered, each repetition causing fresh waves of agony to wash over her.

With each call, Rena's affection and love for Waylen gradually faded away. Yet, in her mind's eye, she retraced their memories-their first encounter, whispers shared in her ear, the tender moments spent playing the piano together on a snowy night. She recalled Waylen's solemn vow

"Rena, I want to spend the rest of my Life with you."

Waylen... Waylen...

Amidst the torment, Rena experienced a surge of pain and with it, a sense of disappointment.

Eventually, a faint cry filled the room, announcing the arrival of little Alexis, a fragile miracle born too soon.

Lying in the aftermath of childbirth, Rena remained still, her face graced with a serene smile.

She found solace in the memories she had shared with Waylen, treasuring them as the final remnants of their time together.

"Waylen, I truly don't feel well... The baby is kicking vigorously in my belly." Rena had confided in Waylen before he left.

“Is our Little one being disobedient?" Waylen had playfully responded.

“The baby has never been like this before... I... Waylen, please, don't go. I'm afraid something terrible might occur. She had pleaded with worry etched on her face.

“If I don't go now, I won't be able to catch the flight. Trust me."

Waylen had reassured her, gently disentangling her fingers one by one and leaving her with a tender smile.