The Crux of Honor by Mowery Paula

Author:Mowery, Paula [Mowery, Paula]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance
Publisher: Prism Book Group
Published: 2016-04-29T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Chelsea gathered her purse and sweater. As she headed for the exit, Mrs. Tarwater stopped her. The children worked at their desks.

The old teacher embraced her. “I wish you well, my dear. I will miss you during your leave. Take care of yourself and that little girl.”

“Thank you, Mrs. Tarwater.”

Chelsea waddled to her car. The doctor had ordered her to begin her leave immediately. In just four days her labor would be induced if she didn’t go into labor on her own before then. That seemed unlikely since the doctor had informed her there was very little dilation.

She climbed the steps to the front door and made it as far as the front sitting room before she slumped into a chair and propped her swollen feet on the small ottoman. She leaned her head back and closed her eyes.

The front door creaked open and she jumped awake, still groggy from dozing off.

Kevin eased the door shut and tiptoed dramatically toward her. “Sorry,” he whispered.

She sat up a bit straighter. “I didn’t mean to doze off anyway.” A yawn overtook her mouth. “Excuse me.”

Kevin plunked onto the couch. “No reason for that. I know you’re not sleeping well. But, just a couple more days.”

“Yeah. I have mixed feelings.”

“Oh?”

“Well, you know, the going through the delivery part is a little scary. But, then again, maybe I’ll get some relief.”

“I already arranged it with Dr. Tarwater. I’ll drive you and stick around.”

Tears threatened to spill. Most women had a husband or even their mother to be with them during delivery. She had neither. “Kevin, I hate to ask this of you because you’ve done so much already.” She diverted her eyes from his.

“Chelsea, you can ask me anything. Shoot.”

“Do you think they would allow you to stay with me, at least at the beginning? I’ve heard the inducing can be a long process.”

“I’d be honored. And, I can keep a watch out on my new patient’s arrival.” He winked.

“Thanks. I’m so indebted to you already.”

“No. Stop right there. I want to be there with you. You need someone.”

He understood. She was relieved.

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