Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start with Magical Tools Volume 9 [Parts 1 to 5] by Hisaya Amagishi

Author:Hisaya Amagishi
Language: eng
Format: epub

Deciding on Gifts

“Here, for lunch.”

“Thanks, Dahlia.”

It was Irma who thanked Dahlia for the basket packed full of snacks, but the one who took it from her hands was Marcella.

“Thanks a bunch, Dahlia!” he said, echoing his wife. Dahlia smiled at him in response.

They were currently in Marcella and Irma’s house. Gathered in their kitchen-slash-living room were Dahlia and Volf, Ivano and Lucia, and Mena. The women were sitting in chairs around the table, while the men were sitting on a row of stools. With this many people gathered, the room felt cramped.

Sitting on the upholstered armchair under a sunbeam pouring in through a window was Irma. Her stomach was so big, it wouldn’t have been strange to think she must be due to give birth this very month.

She seemed to have sensed Dahlia’s worried gaze. Irma’s cinnamon eyes squinted as she smiled and said, “These days, my neighbors keep asking if I’m due soon, but I’m still only seven months along.”

“Irma, isn’t it hard to move?”

“A little, since I’m so heavy. But even though both me and the children are healthy, I have to move to the temple when I reach the ninth month, since I’m having twins. Preparing for that has been harder.”

Since having two children or more put a lot of strain on both mothers and their babies, it was recommended that the mothers move to the temple before giving birth. Dahlia felt this was a good method to ensure their safety, but Irma seemed not to be too happy about it.

“There’s nothing you can do, Irma,” said Lucia. “You’re having twins. Besides, won’t you have more peace of mind being at the temple? And when is Marcella staying with you there?”

“Oh, no, I have work...” Marcella responded evasively.

Ivano, with a smile on his face, spoke up.

“Once Irma goes to the temple, take the afternoons off, and then, starting from the day before the babies’ due date, take two whole weeks off. After that, continue taking the afternoons off for three weeks. That’s how we’ll do things. I’ve already run it by the Scalfarottos, so you will have a temporary replacement. Do you approve, Chairwoman?”

“Yes, of course,” Dahlia said with an enthusiastic nod.

“No, you’ve done so much for me already. I can’t take that long of a break—”

“Raising one child is hard enough, and you’re having twins. How will your wife cope without her husband looking after her? I took two weeks off after each of my daughters was born. Oh, you’ll still receive your salary, so please don’t worry about that.”

Marcella was hesitant, but considering how much care Irma and the babies would need after they were born, a husband’s help was absolutely necessary.

In Ordine, homes were the most common settings for childbirth, followed by clinics and, if there were any extra concerns, the temple. The kingdom took care of all childbirth expenses, so the burden was very light. However, since there were few facilities for hospitalization, it was typical after childbirth for people to ask for

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