Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Sherri gently patted Hackett's arm and requested him to set her down, but Hackett didn't have any response after she patted his arm once. Therefore, Sherri repeated the action.

"Please, putdown. Ava is about to give birth, and I need to get to the hospital right now. Hackett, oh, con!" Sherri, feeling anxious to reach the hospital, exclaimed.

When Hackett finally snapped out of his blankness, he was bewildered and speechless. He hadn't fully awakened just now, and when the room erupted into a loud commotion suddenly, his initial thought was that there might be an earthquake. He rushed out of the room, carrying his wife, only to realize it was just music blaring.

This experience truly shocked him.

Even the Lithern Club wouldn't dare to blare such music so loudly. If Frank were to play such music in the Lithern Club like this, many people would surely end up deaf in a single night.

Yet, what was the deal with this music? And why was Sherri hiding her phone under her pajamas? Since when did she have such a peculiar hobby? Hackett had never known about that, and his mind was filled with questions.

Sherri had already hopped down from Hackett's arms to change her clothes, instructing him to close the door at the stime. Despite the early morning hour and the likelihood of no one coming in, she wasn't keen on the idea of leaving the door open while changing.

After Hackett closed the door, he cto Sherri again and stood by her side, eager to address the doubts swirling in his mind.

"Look at your confused face," Sherri remarked as she changed. "That was just a small stereo connected to my phone. | paired it with Bluetooth before going to bed. If someone callsin the middle of the night, the stereo rings." Hearing this, Hackett examined the stereo at the head of the bed. Picking it up, he inspected it closely. "Isn't it just a dolphin-shaped lamp you bought before? So, it's actually a stereo?" Sherri, now dressed, urged Hackett to drive her to the hospital, since her driving speed resembled that of a snail, fearing that Ava might experience much pain. If Ava did have any discomfort, she might end up facing being fired by Frank.

"Change your clothes first. I'll explain later. The one you just took is also a stereo. Also, it's not a dolphin but a colorful bird with a cute name. Rose specially chose it for me." Sherri was dressed neatly. She hadn't planned to put on makeup. After all, it was the midnight now.

Sherri leaned against the wardrobe and reached out to help Hackett put on his clothes. "Isn't it difficult for us to wake up once we fall asleep? | was afraid that | might miss Ava's call when she was about to give birth." Hackett finally understood the first question in his heart. He quickly put on his clothes and went out with Sherri briskly.

Because he was in a hurry, Hackett didn't even comb his hair. He smoothed his hair casually with his fingers as he walked towards the parking space.

In the car, the engine roared to life. Hackett stepped on the accelerator and accelerated the car. "What's wrong with you hiding your phone under your pajamas when you sleep in the middle of the night? Can't | satisfy you on the bed?" Could it be that his skills were too bad on the bed? That shouldn't be the case.

Seeing that Hackett had misunderstood, Sherri tidied her clothes and pinched Hackett's earlobe. She smiled and said, "Don't misunderstand. You're very great. Can't you feel it?" Thinking back to Sherri's reaction during the sex, she always begged him to stop. It didn't seem like she was unsatisfied.

Sherri continued to explain, "I was just afraid that | wouldn't react if | left my phone too far away from the bed, so | hid it under my pajamas." Hackett felt a bit speechless. He had to admit that Sherri was really a responsible doctor that she could even thought of this point.

At this moment, he was convinced by Sherri.

Two cars drove from different places to Athana Hospital. In the other car, Tom felt that he finally could see the hope and didn't have to take turns working the night shift anymore.

Forty minutes later, two cars arrived at Athana Hospital in succession.

Frank's car had just stopped in the parking space when Hackett's car followed closely behind and stopped at the side. This was the difference between the suburbs and the city.

Grace got out of the front passenger seat and helped to open the back seat. Frank carefully helped Ava out and reminded her worriedly, "Be careful." Sherri rushed out of the car. "Hello, Mrs. Roberts, Ava. How are you feeling now? Has the labor pains increased?" Grace nodded in response to Sherri. Originally, William had planned to cwith them together. He had already dressed, but Grace insisted that he stay behind.

After all, after Ava went to the hospital, she wouldn't give birth immediately. Moreover, women didn't have a favorable experience during childbirth. During the checkup, they had to lift their clothes and remove their pants, making it inconvenient for a man to enter or leave the room. Grace was concerned about Ava's potential embarrassment, so she simply asked William to stay hand wait.

She instructed William to cover before Ava entered the operating theater. She also gave him a task and let him call Daniel to inform them that Ava was about to give birth.

If Daniel and the others were told to cover at this time, it would happen to coincide with Ava's checkup completion when they arrived. Grace had already calculated the approximate timing.

Ava shook her head in response to Sherri and said, "No, just a little pain." Sherri made the arrangements with a serious expression, looking no longer as causal as usual. "Alright, what about the ward?" She turned to Frank and asked about the ward.

Frank replied, "I booked it in advance. Trevon has taken care of it long ago." Hackett slowly exited the car and approached Sherri, but before he could say something, Sherri asked him to go back, stating she was heading to work. She added, "Hackett, you can go back. Your mother will need help when Ruby and Liam wake up." Additionally, Rose was pregnant again.

Seeing his wife's determined expression, Hackett becserious and said to Frank, "Alright. Callif you need anything. Bye, Mrs. Roberts." Meanwhile, Grace opened the trunk to retrieve something, and Tom promptly took the suitcase from her. Grace replied, "Sure, take care." Frank also replied, "Bye." Tom retreated into the car to catch up on sleep after delivering the items to the VIP ward upstairs, thinking that Frank might need his help for something later.

Upon Sherri's arrival at the hospital, she went to the consultation room to change her clothes. Afterward, she assisted Ava with the admission procedures and prepared the checklist for the day.

In the VIP ward, Frank arranged for Ava to lie on the hospital bed. The white bedsheets appeared clean, but Frank worried they weren't warm enough.

He was always concerned that Ava would feel uncomforble.

As soon as Sherri entered, she closed the door and examined Ava. She touched Ava's belly and felt the babies" position to determine when the baby would cout.

However, this was only an estimate. The specifics still needed to be determined by an ultrasound. While she was conducting the examination, Frank and Grace were silently waiting aside. Frank pursed his lips and did not say anything. He was actually very nervous, but he did not disturb Sherri and just let Sherri check quietly.

Grace could feel her son's tenseness as she stood beside him. She patted Frank's shoulder without saying anything, but Frank understood that Crace was trying to tell him to relax.

Sherri gently touched Ava's belly and pulled up her underwear to check if there was blood. She lowered her head and asked, "Are you preparing to give birth yourself? According to your examination report, you can have a natural labor." Ava had always been checked in Sapphire City before during her pregnant. After going back to Athana, she had been checked only three times. However, the previous records had all been brought over.

Grace and Frank wanted Ava to have a caesarean section, since they were afraid that Ava might not be able to have a natural labor and would still had to have a caesarean section in the end, which might let Ava suffer more pain.

After about half a minute of silence, Ava made a decision and said, "Sherri, | want to have a cesarean section." If Ava were someone else, Sherri might have suggested her a natural birth. However, she didn't recommend it for Ava. After all, if Ava's labor didn't go well, Sherri was afraid that Frank would becinsane, blow the whole Athana Hospital off, and kill her.

She only wanted to help Ava deliver the babies, not to die.

"Alright, bring Ava for these tests. There's a slight bleeding. Don't be nervous. After these tests, we'll schedule a specific surgery time." After the examination, Frank helped Ava down from the bed. "I need to use the restroom," Ava said.

After assisting Ava to the restroom, Frank cout. Ava had mentioned that she couldn't pee when he was inside. Frank stood at the door and waited while he said to Grace, "Grace, buy a new four-piece set. Ava doesn't like the environment full of white color." Grace looked around and nodded. "Okay, Sherri, please assist with Ava's checkup. | need to leave and buy something now." Sherri replied, "Okay, Mrs. Roberts. Don't worry." Meanwhile, she couldn't help but think in her heart that Grace and Frank truly doted on Ava.

When Ava cout, Grace had already left. Fortunately, Tom had not left. Ava placed one hand on the side of her waist. "Has Grace left?" Frank supported her. "She went to buy something." Ava then said, "I forgot to tell my mother and the others. Frank, please inform my parents that I'm about to give birth. Otherwise, they will be upset if they miss it." Frank replied, "William has already informed them." At this moment, his mother-in-law and the others should already be on the flight.

"Oh, alright. Let's go for a checkup. It's fine. I'm not scared." Actually, Ava was a little fearful, but she worried that Frank might be even more nervous if she showed any fear.

Sherri comforted her. "It's okay. Just trust me. | have great medicine skills." After over an hour of examination, Sherri took the examination sheet and confirmed the surgery time. The anesthesiologist spoke with Ava for a while.

After the conversation, Ava returned to the ward and noticed a change in the environment. The pristine white bedsheets, blankets, and pillows had been replaced with a milky yellow four-piece cotton set, adorned with cute patterns.

Ava expressed gratitude softly, saying, "Thank you, Grace." Grace replied, "Frank thought of it. He was concerned you might not be accustomed to sleeping here." Hearing this, Ava was surprised and felt deeply touched. She smiled sweetly. "Thank you, honey." It was the first tAva called Frank "honey" in someone else's presence.

Frank was delighted, outwardly composed but internally excited. He nodded and said, "Well, it's good you like it." Ava was drawn to the cute bedsheets, sitting on them to feel their texture. The quilt cover bought by Grace was comfortable, and there was a refreshing fragrance, likely from being recently washed. Frank helped tidy up the quilt and sat beside the bed.

Ava then began comforting herself to alleviate her fear. "Actually, you don't have to worry. Sherri will be with me.

She can chat with me. Rose said she'll cto accompanytoo, so you don't have to worry too much." Grace stood on the other side. "I will also keep you company." This matter had been discussed a few days ago but was rejected by Ava. When Frank brought it up, Ava's refusal beceven stronger.

Usually, Frank couldn't bear seeing her hurt. If he witnessed her undergoing surgery, he would be heartbroken.

Ava firmly shook her head and said, "There's no need. I'm really not scared. Really." Frank remained silent, seemingly neither intending to contradict Ava nor disagreeing with her arrangements. He just sat there quietly.