In the outer room, a group of women sprang to their feet at the sight of Carissa, but she didn't spare them a glance. She lifted the curtain and strode inside, with Violet close behind.

When Carissa saw Leona's condition, she gasped in shock.

How did Leona injure her forehead?

"Ivy, how are things?" Carissa grasped Leona's hand and settled at the edge of the bed, using her sleeve to wipe away the sweat and tears from Leona's face.

Ivy was administering acupuncture, the quilt pulled high, revealing a belly covered in needles.

With a heavy sigh, Ivy said, "It's more than just a case of disturbed labor. I'm afraid the fetus may have been harmed. We've given her labor-inducing medicine, but there are no signs of delivery yet-it's already been three hours." Leona's face twisted in agony. "Cari... It hurts so much."

"Don't be afraid, okay? I'm here, Leona." Carissa reassured her, turning to Ivy. "Is Sebastian not in the city?"

"He's treating someone on the outskirts. Alana has gone to fetch him. Let's hope she gets back in time." Ivy tried to maintain a calm demeanor to comfort everyone, but the slight tremor in her voice betrayed her tension and worry.

woman was always causing trouble, and her recent comments had crossed the line. Leah needed to keep an eye on her

come to this?" Violet

was flushed with anger as she pointed at Samuel, still tied to

and realized he had neglected Leona. He had been coming to Leona's

food and drink. He also repeatedly confessed his past mistakes and promised that

and Leah confirmed that the food he brought was safe, she allowed everyone to eat it. Samuel had been visiting for about a week or so, continuously

today, Leah

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With Leona nearing her due date, Sebastian had prescribed a recipe to nourish her strength for childbirth. Since she didn't fully trust the people

insisted on cooking

to take her out for a walk, believing that

shawl. But during that time, Samuel said something to

heard the commotion and rushed out, she

dashed back from the

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