S31 199. Come out, Russell!

Kara was sitting on the bed. Her head rested on the broad shoulder next to her. Closing her eyes, she tried to catch her breath.

“Is there any news from the Twins?” she asked quietly.

Frank shook his head. His hands kept to massage Kara’s fingers.” You don’t need to worry about them, Queen Bee. They are

independent and intelligent children. They will understand that you have to give birth soon. Let’s celebrate their birthday after Russell is born, hmm?”

After a short nod, Kara turned her head further. “Are you crying?”

Frank’s eyebrows pulled together. Moving his head away so that it would be easier to see her, he shook his head. “Why do you think I’m crying?”

“Your voice is shaky, Frank.”

Pursing his lips, Frank took a deep breath. “I’m not crying.”

“Then why are your eyes red and watery?”

Frank blinked firmly. “I’m not crying,” he repeated with more emphasis

Still out of breath, Kara let out a laugh. Her head tilted slightly, waitin for his tears to fall. “Are you sure?”

Feeling uncomfortable with that gaze, Frank said again, “I really don’t

cry.”

However, Kara didn’t change her intimidating crooked smile. After a moment of silence, Frank finally looked down and took a breath. Okay, I’m crying.”

Sobbing once, Frank wiped his face with his sleeve. Feeling amused,

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Kara’s laughter returned to the air.

“You don’t need to worry, Frank. This isn’t the first time I’ve given birth.

“But this is the first time I’ve seen you give birth. You look like you’re in so much pain.”

Kara shook her head slightly. “It’s not that much, Frank. There’s only one baby in my belly. Even though it hurts, it’s much better than last time.”

Instead of subsiding, the turmoil in Frank’s chest only got bigger. His breath hitched, making him look like he was choking.

“I’m such a bad man. I should have accompanied you when you gave birth to Louis and Emily, instead of leaving you alone.”

with her cold, sweaty hand. “Frank, that’s all over. Let’s focus for now. Help me give

Frank’s voice was

fingers into Frank’s “Hold me like this. I will take the strength

kissed her hand. “Okay.”

cry. Aren’t you embarrassed to be seen by the nurses an doctors? Brave Frank turns out to be a

slightly. “I don’t care about that. I just want Russell to be born quickly. He has tortured

with a groan. Her face was

you said. Hurry and call the doctor!” Kara’s voice was laced with breath.

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and tighter.

in there,

and nurse came back into the room. When Kara started to push Russell out, Frank couldn’t help but frown as well. Over and over again, he kissed her head, whispering encouragement. However, his heart was still

the hospital corridor, Louis and Emily ran towards the delivery room. Philip was confused about whether to catch up with. them or keep up with Barbara’s speed. However, seeing

their own.

been born?” Louis asked as he

of Susan.

struggling in there.” Susan wiped

be inside accompanying Mommy?” Emily rounded her eyes.

has been there to encourage her. I thought, now

that okay?” Emily clenche her

that the twins would definitely ask

for that.

and meet the nurse on duty. Tell her that you want

you, Grandma!” The twins hugged Susan before

the nurse.

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I come in?”

widened their eyes

you sure, Babe? There’s going to be a lot of… blood inside.” Philip looked

give birth too, Philip. I have to

swallowed hard. The nurses would bother taking care of Barbara

Barbara? There are already

watch from a distance, Mrs. Martin. I

was doing heavy deliberation, the twins came in wearing special layering clothes that the nurse had

they called in a small voice. “Was

and quickly wiped his eyes.

yet?” Louis stood on tiptoe, but failed to peek.

glanced at Kara who was no

slowly. When Frank moved the chair to the side of the bed, she immediately climbed

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