Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 314

Chapter 314:

Using reverse psychology, Rylie easily tricked Ruby, who was somewhat naive.

“Of course not! I’m all in for what’s best for Eileen and the baby!” Ruby declared proudly. “Besides, there’s no need for you to spend your money. We have our own.”

With that, Ruby rose and fetched the card Eileen had entrusted to her — a card she had never used before. It contained all of Eileen’s savings.

She seemed resolute about going with Rylie, while Eileen remained silent, allowing them to make the decisions.

Eileen glanced at the options in the pamphlets. The postpartum care centers were all international, eliminating any concerns about language barriers or differences in regional care practices.

However, due to their remote locations, they could likely only visit two of them today.

With more than ten days left until her due date, Eileen felt confident they would have enough time to visit each one.

No sooner had this thought crossed her mind than she decided to take a short nap.

But her rest was brief.

She jolted awake, startled by a warm sensation.

Her senses sharpened instantly as she sat up, only to feel more fluid escaping.

It was a clear liquid. At first, she thought it might be the incontinence common in late pregnancy.

But as the flow continued, a realization struck her.

Her water had broken.

Panic surged through her. She reached for her phone, only to hear it ringing in the living room.

Ruby had dashed off so quickly that she had left her phone behind.

With no way to contact Rylie and no idea where Ruby had gone, Eileen decided to call Josue.

He picked up immediately, answering in the middle of his ride to the airport.

When he heard what had happened, his tone changed instantly. “Hang tight! I’m on my way. Don’t move. I’ll be there in no time.”

He turned to the driver and barked, “Change of plans! Take me to Eileen’s house first, then head to the airport to fetch Bryan. My godchild’s on the way!”

In less than twenty minutes, Josue arrived at Eileen’s door, just as an ambulance pulled up.

The paramedics moved quickly, escorting Eileen to the ambulance. Josue stayed close, helping her inside as she tried to steady her breathing.

At the hospital, Eileen was swiftly taken in for an examination.

Josue with a clipboard. “You’re the father-to-be, correct? Please fill out the maternal information here. I’ll be back shortly

momentarily stunned

breath. But the nurse was already gone, leaving him with

it required

it out. But in his distracted state,

Name: Josue Payne

Age: 35

38 weeks,

them often enough from her updates. But his nerves got the best of him, and he didn’t even

mother has lost a significant amount of amniotic fluid. We need to perform

handed Josue another form and pointed at the signature

I don’t think I can sign that,” he stammered. “I’m not her husband. I have no legal ties to

in understanding and took the form back. “Then we’ll have the

clearly in pain, signed her name on the document with a steady

the operating room

her disappear behind the

in the hallway, stunned. His heart was racing. His hands were

had never felt

around but found no familiar faces.

and forth, he tried to steady his breathing. His gaze darted toward the double doors of the

anyone — but the nurses were too busy moving back

thoughts raced wildly. What if something goes

ran a hand through his hair, tugging

Eileen. You’ve been through worse. You can do this.

the anxiety gnawed

passed slowly, every second dragging on

had always prided himself on keeping his cool, felt completely

the end of the corridor,

brought you straight to the hospital?” he asked, his tone a mix

replied dryly,

would lead him to the hospital — only to discover that Josue

pulling a smoke removal

Eileen for the baby’s health. Carrying

the smell of smoke, Josue guided him to

you think it’ll be a boy or a girl?”

to share Josue’s excitement. He remained quiet, his gaze fixed on the numbers displayed on his phone

His mind was elsewhere.

nurse called out, her voice carrying through the corridor.

in confusion, then remembered something important — he had accidentally registered

me,” he said, standing up

bill,” the nurse instructed, her tone brisk but not unkind. “The cesarean is almost complete. In about ten minutes, you’ll be able to meet the baby

and firm. Josue nodded but only retained the part about taking

right back!” he called over his shoulder,