Kicked.

Meanwhile at the hospital, Freda screamed as another contraction ripped through her body.

“I-It’s too soon”. She cried and gripped the bed rails hard.

“You are doing great, baby”. Hilary whispered and held her hand tight as he added. “Just breathe darling.”

As Hilary was saying this, the doctors rushed her inside the emergency room quickly because her labor had started.

Hilary, who was scared of his wife going through the pain alone, quickly got dressed and entered the room to assist her while the rest stayed outside the ward.

Genevieve sat quietly in the corner with baby Michael still in her arms, as her mind kept drifting back to Rachel whose location was still unknown.

“Aunty, Rachel and Freda will be ok right? Olivia asked quietly and sat down beside Genevieve.

“Yes darling”. Genevieve said with a heavy heart.

On the other hand, Mr Davis and Mr Jones paced the waiting room just outside as their phones were glued to their ears, demanding updates every two minutes.

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