Chapter 417 - Edith Gave Birth To The Twins

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Hazel picked up her stuff and headed straight to the airport with Alex. 

Because she was in a hurry, the two of them took the flight to L City instead of driving back as they usually do. The moment she found her seat and sit down, Hazel closed her eyes and started to pray for her Auntie Edith's safe delivery.

The twins were supposed to come out a week later, but Hailey said that her Auntie Edith had slipped in the bathroom earlier and they were worried for both mother and child.

Hazel thought that she was going to faint when Hailey mentioned blood. Suddenly, her mind goes blank and she could not think well. It was Alex who had spoken to Hailey later to find out the details before he booked their flight home.

Alex had then coax her to calm down and get ready. It was then that Hazel snapped out of her trance. She composed herself, took a quick shower, and get ready before they headed to the airport.

"Relax." Alex placed his hand on top of hers and gave it a gentle squeeze. "Everything will be fine. Auntie Edith will be fine."

Her eyes stung and her nose soured. Hazel felt her lips quivered and buried her face in Alex's chest as she cried silently.

Auntie Edith was such an important person to her. She had grown up with Auntie Edith by her side and the two of them had gone through a lot together. Hazel could not bear to think if something bad was going to happen to her.

She would be devastated.

The flight reached H City in less than two hours. Then, from H City, the two took a cab and headed to L City.

Hazel took out her phone and called Hailey's number again. The phone call was quickly connected and Hazel heard Hailey's voice on the other line.

"Sister, are you in L City now?"

"Mmm… We just landed and on our way to L City. How is it? Is there any news on Auntie Edith?"

"Sister, you should head over to the hospital."

Her body grew cold as all bad thoughts came to her mind. 

"Mom gave birth to the twin boys an hour ago," Hailey continued. "Mom and the twins are fine. At this time, everyone is heading to the hospital to visit them."

Hazel heaved a breath of relief upon knowing that her Auntie Edith had safely given birth to the twins. She hung up after exchanging a few words with Hailey and turned to Alex. "Auntie Edith gave birth to the twins an hour ago. She and the babies are safe."

Alex wrapped his arms around her shoulders in response. His heart was more at ease knowing that everything will be alright. 

Just like Hazel, Alex too was worried when he heard about that slight accident. Auntie Edith was not only his kindergarten teacher but an aunt that he loved dearly. He had grown up under that woman's eyes and their relationship was very close.

The cab soon reached the hospital. After getting the room number from the nurse's station, Hazel headed over to the private ward with Alex. She knocked on the door and entered the ward alone.

Auntie Edith had just given birth and it might be inappropriate for Alex to enter the room at this time.

When Hazel entered the room, her Auntie Edith was alone with an elder caretaker. She walked over to the bed and felt her eyes welled up.

"Why are you here?" Edith asked as she adjusted the pillow behind her. "Aren't you supposed to be in L City?"

She had reminded her husband not to tell Hazel about her accident as she did not want the girl to worried. However, the girl still found out that she had given birth and had shown up in front of her with an anxious look on her face. 

"Hailey was worried and she called me this morning," Hazel explained.

Edith let out a sigh. She knew that both her kids were worried earlier. The house became hectic in the morning because she had slipped into the bathroom. Edith recalled the panic look on her husband's face that morning and felt a little guilty.

"Auntie Edith, how did you slip in the bathroom?"

"I was trying to pick up something on the floor and then it just happened." Edith let out a soft sigh and tried to change the subject. "Did you come alone?" 

"No. Alex is with me. I thought you might be inappropriately dressed, so I let him wait outside," Hazel said. "Where is everyone else?"

"Your uncle took them to see the babies. Because they were born prematurely, the twins had to stay in the incubator room," Edith said. A warm smile curled on her lips. Then, she spread her arms and spoke, "Hazel, come here."

Hazel walked over and hugged her auntie. Her nose soured as she thought of how worried she was when she got news from Hailey earlier. "Auntie Edith, are you alright?"

Edith tried to laugh, but the pain made her stop. "I'm fine. Stop worrying."

A few seconds have passed and Hazel finally pulled away. Just then, Edith grabbed at her wrist, stopping her from moving. Her gaze fell on the markings on Hazel's collarbone and she immediately knew what it was. 

"Have you met your uncle when you come here?" Edith asked.

"No." Hazel was stunned upon seeing her auntie's alarmed expression. "What's wrong?"

Edith took a deep breath before she turned to look at the caretaker. "Auntie, can you help me to get my shawl from my bag?"

The elder caretaker stood up and came back with a light blue shawl in her hand. Edith took the shawl from that auntie and waved her hand to let Hazel came closer. Then, she began to wrap the shawl around Hazel's neck.

"What are you doing?" Hazel asked, puzzled.

Edith flashed her a faint smile and whispered. "There are… some marks that aren't very appropriate for others to see."

Hazel was startled. She recalled the strenuous activity she did with Alex in the morning and instantly, her face turned red.

That morning, she was too anxious to see her auntie that she did not care much about the clothes she wore.

The last time, her uncle had caught her kissing Alex. This time, her Auntie Edith had seen the marks on her body. Hazel thought that she had lost her face to see the two of them.

"Fortunately, you haven't met your uncle yet," Edith said. "Or else, I'm sure that he would find Alex, pointed a gun at his head, dragged him to the Civil Affair Bureau, and asked him to take responsibility." 

Her eyes were wide and Hazel started to adjust the shawl around her neck. "Ah? That serious?"

Edith smiled when she saw Hazel's reaction. "I'm joking." 

Of course, Edith did not doubt that this could be something that her husband would do.

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