Blanche Qin (2)

As labor progressed, Adrienne's pain intensified. She clung to Lennox's hand, seeking comfort in his presence, as beads of sweat formed on her forehead. Nurses moved around the room with a gentle urgency, encouraging Adrienne through each contraction. He whispered words of love and encouragement into Adrienne's ear, his voice a steady anchor amidst the waves of pain.

Hours ticked by, each one feeling simultaneously fleeting and eternal. Lennox was asked to leave the delivery room. He met his mother and found her accompanied by his mother-in-law, Gavin, and Myrtle.

"How's Addie, Nox?" Rosemary clasped her hands, looking worried for her daughter.

Lennox's heart fluttered at the sight of his family gathered in the waiting area, their anxious faces reflecting his worry. He took a deep breath, trying to steady himself before delivering the news.

"She's doing okay," he began, his voice laced with exhaustion and hope.