Cordelia felt a squeeze in her heart. She turned around and leaned in Zephyr's embrace softly. He would always give her a sense of security.She slept soundly that night. When she woke up the next day, she realized Zephyr was no longer next to her.However, the fragrance of toasted bread came from downstairs.With her huge belly, she went to check it out. Zephyr was busy working in the kitchen. The domestic staff stood quietly, watching him create chaos in the kitchen."Wifey, you're up?" Zephyr stretched his neck to smile at her.Cordelia suddenly recalled the time when he took the initiative to cook for her when she took leave due to menstrual cramps back in Jangasas. In the end… Not only did he turn the kitchen upside down, but his breakfast was also a burnt egg and oat porridge with very little oat in it.She chuckled and walked over to look.It was much better now. Although the kitchen was messy, he had improved his cooking skills.He made her a rainbow-like breakfast. The
Aurelia was sitting in the police station.There were cameras everywhere in the small room. She knew numerous eyes were watching everything she was doing behind the cameras. Two police officers were standing in front of her. Their expressionless faces were cold, and they stared at her like ice sculptures.She was terrified and did not know what would happen to her. However, she tried her best not to show it. She would lose hope as soon as that happened."Sunny?" One of the local police officers had asked her this question many times. "What's your family name?"Aurelia remained silent. She had been like that since she came in, not uttering a single word."Do you not understand what we're saying?" The other police officer's eyes were fierce. "Do you need an interpreter?"Aurelia sat up straight with her head low. Her curled eyelashes shook slightly.The officers asked all of the questions again like a routine."How did you get to Chaiseland?"What's your usual source of income?
Will was stunned. He said. "I'm afraid you won't see her until she's chased out of the country."Neil shouted emotionally, "Why!?""According to the law, after being questioned, she'll be sent to the border by the authorities. They'll have to watch her leave. And the process is very strict, so you won't be able to see her."Neil's face paled. He fell silent.A moment later, Will said while looking at him, "Mr. Harris, the questioning period usually won't go past five days… So, perhaps you can see her from far away at the police station's door on the last day."Neil was like a deflated balloon. He went back to the couch.Will left the villa.Cordelia and Zephyr sat next to Neil on each side. Just when they were going to talk to him, he suddenly stood up again.They were shocked.He then ran out as if he had gone mad."Hey…" Cordelia yelled at him from behind, but Zephyr pulled her."Let him be. Don't stop him.""Do you know where he's going?""To the police station, of cours
The doctor advised Zephyr to step back. They guaranteed that Cordelia and their child would be fine.He was pacing back and forth in the delivery room.Cordelia did not want him to worry, so she tried her best to bite her lip and remained silent. She pushed according to the doctors' instructions.Perhaps due to the epidural, or perhaps because she had gotten used to the pain and rhythm, she thought it did not seem to hurt as much now."Good, Mrs. Hammerton…" The nurse was helping. "Now, take a deep breath and push!"Go on, push!"We see the baby's head now, Mrs. Hammerton!"Zephyr was dying from anxiety."You're doing great, Mrs. Hammerton. Keep pushing like that!"Hang on. The baby is coming out soon!"Cordelia was numb now. She felt her body seemed to be torn in half. She was no longer in control as the baby kept pushing out of her body itself, forcing her to use all her strength."Wah––"A loud cry suddenly echoed. The war was considered to have stopped for now.Cordeli
The smile that was uglier than a cry made Cordelia laugh."Why do you look like that!?""Because…" Zephyr said softly. "I'm hurting because you're hurting."She smiled and said. "You fool."He caressed her sweaty hair and gave a light peck on her forehead.…The seniors were worried outside the delivery room.Rowan would lean on the door every now and then to check—though there was no gap at all.Xyla was anxious. She had experienced the pain of childbirth. She was in pain that her daughter was going through the same thing.She prayed to herself that she was willing to give everything she had in return for Cordelia and the baby's lives.Janine was anxious too. Apart from the people here, there was an ongoing video call—Henry, Kate, and Zennie were waiting worriedly too.At that moment, a loud cry came. Everyone jumped up as if they were electrocuted and surrounded the delivery room.Soon, the nurse carried that clean baby out to tell them the good news.The corridor was su
"That's right!" The nurse smiled. "Mr. and Mrs. Hamerton, newborn babies are like this. Their heads are pointy because they are squeezed in the birth canal. Everything will go back to normal soon. About him being… ugly? I think he's beautiful! I've been delivering babies for years. It's rare to see such a beautiful baby!"Cordelia and Zephyr lowered their heads to look at their baby again.He seemed to look prettier now.His eyes were closed, and he was sucking his thumb. He was chubby and cute."This baby has a full forehead and round chin. He's a lucky baby!" Rowan could not stop smiling. "Zen, Cordelia, have you guys thought of his name?"They were stunned. They had not thought about that yet.Xyla held her daughter's hand. "Cordelia, you'll need to get the senior's opinion when it comes to naming the baby. I mean, you'll have to ask Zen's grandfather. Get it?""Oh…""What's there to ask!?" Janine waved. "Our Cordelia gave birth to the child. What? Can't the mother give the
Cordelia had yet to breastfeed as she had just given birth. She was hurting from her swollen breasts.The doctor carried Zuko to her. It was a baby's instinct to drink milk. She would feel less uncomfortable after she breastfed.However, it failed after a few attempts.Newborn babies were too weak. Zuko kept crying from hunger, worrying Cordelia."Maybe…" Zephyr licked his lips. "I should help our son?""What?" Cordelia was stunned.They were the only ones in the ward. He placed their son in the cradle while he sat before his wife and removed her shirt.Cordelia was shocked. "What are you doing?!""The baby's weak, but I'm strong!""Zen…"Cordelia was flushing—even her ears were red.However, that sounded like a legitimate solution. They could not just let the baby keep crying."Wifey, I'm not trying to take advantage of you!" Zephyr explained with intention. "I-I just want to feed our son…"Of course, it had been a long time since he last touched her. Thus, he had his int
"Hubby!" Cordelia was still hungry after she drank the soup and looked at Zephyr shyly. "I'd like more food."He instantly served her the food Janine sent."Hubby, am I a glutton…""No!" Zephyr smiled. "I'm just happy you're not craving in-flight meals now!"She smiled too. However, Janine followed the confinement's food standard when she prepared the food. It was bland without any seasoning.Although Janine was hungry, she had no appetite when she looked at the food."What's wrong, wifey?""I…" She hesitated.Cordelia was not the kind of person who would trouble others.She was taken care of now, and it was the kindness that her mother-in-law gave. She was too shy to ask for things.Zephyr was observant and realized the issue instantly.He tasted the food—all of the dishes were tasteless. He then lifted his eyes to look at her and chuckled. "You don't like them?"She forced a smile and picked up the spoon to eat.However, Zephyr stopped her.Then, he mysteriously took a