The Charming Ex-Wife by Gwendolyn

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Astrid, who was previously engrossed in her romance novel, instantly sprang into action, wheeling over the wheelchair with utmost speed. 

The man finally saw the pregnant woman sit down, and like someone who had just caught a lifeline, he turned to Karen, asking. “When we went for a prenatal check–up in the city, they said the due date was still more than a month away. But she suddenly went into labor this afternoon. Does this count as a preterm labor?” 

Karen could only make a reluctant assessment based on the pregnant woman’s condition. “The amniotic fluid has already broken. She has to give birth now. However, our facilities are quite basic here. The most complex procedure we’ve performed is an appendectomy. We will do our best to stabilize her, but you should call an ambulance as soon as possible.” 

Upon hearing this, the man was immediately filled with terror. “It takes at least two to three hours to get to the city hospital from here. I’m afraid my wife and child can’t wait that long. We’re running out of time!” 

Karen glanced at the pregnant woman in the wheelchair and then at the man. Gritting her teeth, she said, “Let’s try to deliver the baby first and see if we can hold on until help arrives from the city hospital!” 

After she finished speaking, she hurriedly caught up with the nurse and Lysander, who were taking the pregnant woman to the only operating room in the health center. She asked Lysander, “Dr. Thorne, I remember reading in your profile that you used to work in the obstetrics and gynecology department at Central Hospital. Are you confident in handling a situation like this?” 

“We need to assess the patient’s condition first, Lysander replied calmly. “The mother appears to not only have a preterm labor, but she also seems to be having signs of a difficult labor. The dilation phase is too fast, while the labor phase is clearly delayed. If we don’t perform assisted delivery, there might be danger.” 

The healthcare conditions in the village were significantly outdated. Before the establishment of the health center, many families would opt to have childbirth at home. The preparation involved nothing more than a basin of hot water and a pair of scissors, and at most, they might invite a local midwife for assistance. If they encountered a difficult labor, they were left to the mercy of fate. 

Karen, who had worked there for many years, was highly familiar with the conditions of the health center. She stated candidly, “We’re unable to perform C–section here. Even in the case of a difficult labor, we can only strive for a natural birth.” 

This was the first time Lysander encountered such a situation, but even when faced with danger, she didn’t show a hint of fear. “I’ll think of a way to help adjust the baby’s position,” she said. 

Karen, upon observing Lysander’s youthful age yet composed demeanor, recognized the air of an expert about her. She nodded and said, “All right. I’ll assist you today.” 

The operating room in the health center was seldom used throughout the year. However, the medical workers were always responsible. Even if it was just to stitch up a wound, they made sure to disinfect everything thoroughly. This commendable habit proved to be extremely useful that day. 

Lysander and Karen quickly finished disinfecting themselves and approached the laboring woman who was in so much pain that she was nearly unable to cry. 

Upon seeing them, the woman in labor struggled to say, “Doctors… Please save my child.” 

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steady voice, “We will certainly do our best, so you must also stay strong. Your husband is waiting outside for you, and your family, as he mentioned, is already on their way here.” 

The majority of the residents in the village were farmers. The husband of the woman in labor was a typical 

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his wife and child were in critical condition, he became extremely anxious, akin to a cat on a hot tin roof. Material © NôvelDrama.Org.

Upon hearing g that her husband was outside and her family was on their way to her, the woman clung to the hope of persevering. 

In the wee hours of the morning, thanks to the combined efforts of Lysander and Karen, a loud cry echoed from the makeshift delivery room that was originally an operating room. 

Lysander held the newborn and approached the exhausted new mother, excitedly saying, “Look at your baby! He’s a very healthy boy. He just got weighed, and he’s exactly eight pounds.” 

The new mother, overcome with joy, cried out, “He’s so big! No wonder he couldn’t wait to come out.” 

Although she had a natural birth, she had endured hours of torment. At that moment, she was so exhausted she didn’t even have the strength to sit up and hold her child. 

Lysander could fully comprehend her feelings at that moment. She took the initiative to bring the child closer to the mother, so the mother could get a clear look at the baby’s face. 

Meanwhile, the nurse had already left the delivery room, sharing the good news with the man and relatives waiting outside. 

The mother–in–law of the woman who had just given birth was overjoyed upon hearing that the baby weighed more than eight pounds. She was so thrilled that she couldn’t stop smiling. “This is wonderful! We’ve got a big, healthy baby boy. I’m a grandmother now.” 

The man, overcome with joy, wiped his tears and said to the nurse, “It’s wonderful. Both mother and child are safe. Thank you! I can’t thank you enough…” 

“Don’t thank us just yet. We still have a lot to handle,” the nurse relayed Lysander’s words to them. “The mother has just given birth and is quite weak. She needs to return to her ward to rest properly. Also, have -the baby’s blanket and clothes been prepared? The child is still wrapped in the hospital’s bed linen.” 

It was then that the mother–in–law finally reacted. She took a bag from a relative waiting behind her and handed it to the nurse, saying, “Everything is in there. I’ve also brought clean clothes for my daughter–in- law to change into. I thought we still had a month, so I didn’t prepare in advance and had to buy them. from the town at the last minute…” 

The man stood to the side, rubbing his hands together. His smile was earnest as he said, “Yes, we never expected the baby to come a month early. My mother–in–law is still on her way. I guess she won’t be here 

until tomorrow.” 

As it turned out, the woman who gave birth had been married off to this place from afar. 

Upon hearing this, the nurse could only first direct them to wheel the new mother back to her ward. Along the way, she reiterated many of the precautions that needed to be taken, as Lysander instructed. It was only after the new mother was comfortably settled in that the nurse returned to fetch the baby. 

After thoroughly washing the baby and changing its clothes, Lysander carefully swaddled the child. Upon hearing from the nurse that the mother’s family was not around, she couldn’t help but say in relief, 

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“Thank God her situation wasn’t too dangerous. If it had come to the point where surgery was inevitable, that would have truly been tough…” 

Lysander wasn’t confident about performing surgery in a delivery room without an anesthesiologist, Just picturing the scene made her feel despair on behalf of the pregnant woman. When she finally entered the ward and saw the woman, her demeanor softened even more. 

Upon seeing the child being carried over, the man and his mother immediately rushed forward in delight, eager to hold the child. 

Lysander carefully handed the baby over to the father, saying, “The newborn is very delicate. Be careful when you hold him and make sure to support his neck first.” 

The man held the long–awaited baby in his arms, so overjoyed that he was at a loss for words. All he could muster was a heartfelt thank you to Lysander. “Thank you, Doctor. I truly can’t thank you guys enough.” 

The baby’s grandmother was overjoyed and said, “Look! With those thick eyebrows and big eyes, the child looks so much like you. I’m sure he’ll grow up to be healthy. Finally, our family has a successor.” 

Upon seeing the situation in the ward, the relatives quickly gathered around, eager to catch a glimpse of the child. 

“Let me hold him! It’s so rare to have a child over eight pounds.” 

“This kid’s crying is truly loud!” 

“Congratulations!” 

As one side grew livelier, the other seemed increasingly desolate. The baby’s mother in the hospital bed, her tear tracks still wet, could only look on at the scene with a heavy heart before feigning sleep. 

Lysander glanced at the woman briefly before withdrawing her gaze. She then moved closer to the man and, under the guise of an excuse, said, “I have something to discuss with you privately. Could you step aside with me for a moment?” 

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