All Chapters of MARRIED TO MY EX-FIANCE'S RUTHLESS UNCLE: Chapter 51 - Chapter 55

I woke up at 3 AM with cramps when I was thirty-seven weeks pregnant.Sharp pains all over my stomach. Normal. Very strong.I woke Kael up. "Something is going on."He stood up straight. What? What's wrong?"Contractions. I think. They're regular."He was out of bed immediately. "How far apart?""I don't know." I just woke up. Okay. "Okay." He picked up his phone. Started the clock. "Let me know when the next one comes."We sat there. Waiting. Looking at the clock.Five minutes later, another contraction occurred. "Five minutes," he said. "That's close." "We need to go to the hospital.""It might be false labor. Braxton Hicks.""Or it might be real. We're not taking chances."He helped me get dressed. Grabbed the hospital bag. Called the doctor's answering service.The on-call doctor called back. "It could be false labor. But come in. We'll check you."It was an anxious trip to the hospital. Kael gripped the steering wheel tightly. Knuckles were white. "You're going too fast," I murmu

We stayed in the hospital for two days.Learning. Adjusting. Getting help from nurses.How to swaddle. How to burp. How to know when she was hungry, tired, or uncomfortable.Everything was new. Overwhelming. Beautiful.Evelyn was a good baby. Quiet. Alert. Only cried when she needed something."We got lucky," stated the nurse. "She is very calm." Is that typical?I asked."Every baby is different. But yes, some are naturally calmer. Enjoy it."Kael barely left our side.slept in the chair that was uncomfortable. changed all of the nappies. brought me some food. "You ought to return home," I responded. "Get real sleep." I won't abandon you. Both of you. We're all right. You must get some rest. When we're all home, I'll relax. Together.The paediatrician gave Evelyn the all-clear to return home on day two. I was cleared by my physician. "Go slowly," she said, "and don't lift anything heavier than the infant. No stairs if possible. Rest when she rests."Kael took notes. Literally.Puttin

On a Saturday in March, Evelyn celebrated her first birthday.We got up early. She was up already. Chattering in her cot. As I lifted her out, I said, "Good morning, birthday girl."She smiled. All eight teeth are showing. Kael appeared in the doorway. "There's my girl. One year old today." "Can you believe it?" I asked. "No. Feels like yesterday we brought her home. Terrified and clueless." "We're still clueless. Just more confident about it." Downstairs, we'd set up decorations.Sophie had gone too far.Bubbles and streamers. The words "Happy 1st Birthday, Evelyn," on a banner. It's only family," I informed her. That's right. Family is entitled to the best.At noon, the celebration began. Catherine was the first to arrive. with presents. So many presents. This is too much, mother."My granddaughter is turning one today.Nothing is too much." Sophie came next. Also with gifts. And more decorations. "Did you buy out the party store?" "Maybe. Don't judge me." Marcus arrived with his cam