Hurried footsteps were heard, catching the attention of the Russell family. Finnley also turned to look.
Upon seeing his mother-in-law, Finnley contained his emotions. "Mom," he said, moving his hand away and greeting her first.
"Shirley, Mya has been in the delivery room for half an hour," Violet stood up from her chair and informed her.
As fellow women, especially as Mya's mother, Shirley's worries were no less than anyone else's.
She held Violet's hand. "You must have had a sleepless night last night, didn't you?"
"The child is very considerate, only mentioning it this morning," Violet also felt apologetic. "Thankfully, everything went smoothly."
The two chatted about the last check-up, the baby's position, Mya's condition before the onset, in order to determine how much longer she would suffer.
"The ease of childbirth is also related to one's physical condition. Some people suffer for three days and nights without giving birth, eventually having to undergo surgery. It's like suffering twice."
"Mya went straight to the delivery room, she's probably giving birth. The cervix is already dilated. If a C-section is needed, we'll have to sign for it ourselves. No one has informed us."
"Has it been half an hour?"
"Yes, there has been no news all this time. Maybe she's giving birth..."
At that moment, the tightly closed delivery room door was opened from inside, and a midwife nurse came out.
Everyone waiting outside hurried over!
"Congratulations! She has given birth to a beautiful daughter, both mother and child are safe. The mother gave birth quickly, no need for an episiotomy, no need for stitches. The baby is getting dressed, weighing six pounds. She'll be able to hold her in a little while for everyone to see."
Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and the joy on their faces was long overdue.
"When can I see my wife?" Finnley couldn't wait. "Can I go in to see her now?"
"Not yet," the nurse told him. "It'll probably be another half an hour. The doctor is handling the placenta. She's a bit weak right now, but it's normal. She needs some rest."
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