The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor By LiLhyz Chapter 194

The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor By LiLhyz Chapter 194: Birthing Flashbacks

Shantelle and Evan were in Reese’s room. They came over late in the afternoon after taking some rest themselves. Thankfully, Amara also slept for two hours before crying awake.

Although Shantelle could already walk, the hospital required all patients to be assisted out of their rooms. Thus, Shantelle was in a wheelchair, carrying Amara while Evan pushed them into Reese’s room.

“Let me tell you something. I honestly thought my fingers would break,” Sean revealed, and everyone laughed.

“Reese was bending my fingers. The wedding ring against my fingers felt like it was breaking my bones,” Sean described, shaking his head.

Samuel Reed was in Claudia’s arms. Sean’s mother enjoyed her time with her new grandson, taking pictures and pecking the newborn’s feet and head, all while the friends chatted.

“Let me hold my goddaughter,” Sean requested, referring to Amara.

“Well, look at here. Amara is a definite blonde. It’s just a few strands, but she has golden hair, just like Amelia,” Sean remarked. 1

“She will most likely look like Shanty,” Evan proposed. 1

“Hey, Amara,” Sean tapped on the baby’s nose, saying, “It’s Uncle Sean. You have the same birthday as Samuel.”

“Ah! She smiled!” Reese said, beaming. “Hi, baby girl.” 1

“Here, let me return your son because your dad is here,” Claudia said, walking towards their group. “Sherwin and I will be back tomorrow to help you get discharged.”

“Oh, let me carry him,” Evan offered, turning to Claudia. “We are exchanging babies for a few minutes.”

After Evan held Samuel, everyone bid goodbye to Sean’s mother. When Claudia left, Evan focused on the baby and said, “I can’t tell who he looks like. Reese and Sean are like Barbie and Ken with the same hair – wait a minute, he opened his eyes. He has brown eyes!”

“He has a very tall nose like Sean’s,” Shantelle remarked. “I’d say a mix of both Reese and Sean.” 1

As the two couples studied the babies, the door to the room suddenly swung open. Wendell, Milan, Keith, and Karise walked in. Wendell was carrying two bouquets, saying, “Who are the most beautiful women right now?” 1

“Shanty and Reese!” Karise said, hugging Shantelle from behind and kissing her cheek.

Wendell gave Shantelle and Reese their flowers, saying, “To a successful delivery.” 1

“We brought dinner,” Keith said, raising the bags of food.

“And desserts too!” Milan added. “We came from Shanty’s room and found Mrs.Shaw instead. We learned everyone was already here.”

“Thank you, guys. It’s so sweet of you,” Shantelle remarked. “And you know what, I am hungry as hell.”

“I am starving. I could eat everything,” Reese declared.

“Reese and Shanty first, then!” Milan suggested.

The friends ate dinner inside Reese’s birthing suite in the next hour. They took turns watching the babies. Milan and Karise especially loved carrying Amara and Samuel.

They did not gather longer, though, knowing Reese and Shantelle were exhausted. Shantelle was the first to doze off since she had given birth early in the morning and only slept two hours in the afternoon.

Thankfully, Misses Shaw had arrived to help watch little Amara while Evan and Sean walked their friends to the floor’s lift. Reese took care of Samuel until Sean returned.

While pacing toward the elevators, Sean turned to Keith, asking, “Keith, when Karise gave birth normally, twice. I want to know if you fainted.” 1

“Why would Keith faint?” Wendell asked.

Evan and Keith laughed. Karise, who had walked with Milan, also laughed.

“Yeah, why would Keith faint?” Milan also inquire.

“I did not faint,” Keith claimed.

“Really?” Sean asked, doubting Keith’s words.

Keith went at it, laughing so hard. He insisted, “I did not faint, I swear! You were there, man!” 2

“I was there with Reese after you gave birth. There was no mention of how you handled it.” Sean turned to Karise, asking, “Did Keith faint? Or puke? Nearly faint?” 2

Karise laughed and replied, “That’s between my babe and me.”

“I hate you guys,” Sean said. 1

“Why would Keith faint?” Wendell asked again, this time, his voice louder than earlier. Unfortunately for Wendell, no one gave him a decent answer.

Keith said, “Don’t tell Wendell. Let’s wait until Milan gets pregnant again. Who knows.”

“Karise!” Sean called again, but Karise laughed hysterically and ran to the lift, waving her hand to Sean. “Come on, Babe!” 1

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### FLASHBACK: KARISE’S FIRST DELIVERY ###

Keith was holding up well. He was assisting his wife, holding her legs up and grunting with her. “You can do it, Babe. I know you can.”

He was already so emotional over the past few hours, enduring his wife’s agony. He was teary-eyed as he said, “I am so proud of you.”

Keith wasn’t in the medical field, but his business had made him hear stories, including reports of husbands who pass out during actual deliveries. Thus, he was aware that whatever would be happening down there was something he should avoid looking at.

He focused on his wife, soothing her in any way he could.

“One more push!” The doctor ordered, and it did not take long for him to hear his daughter’s cry.

“Baby is out!” The doctor said. “Mister Henderson, would you like to cut your daughter’s umbilical cord?”

‘Should I?’ Keith thought. However, knowing how that would be a fantastic experience, he nodded, saying, “Sure.”

That was Keith’s biggest mistake because he heaved and felt dizzy when he saw the mess between Karise’s thighs. Fortunately for Keith, the nurse behind him readily caught his frame and urged him to rest. 2

In the end, Keith did not get to cut his daughter’s cord. He didn’t pass out, but he sure came close. When it was all over, Keith was holding Kamila against his chest. He told his wife, “No one will know about this.” 1 This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

“That you nearly fainted?” Karise laughed and said, “If you say so. Haha! Don’t look next time; it’s okay if you don’t cut the cord, Babe. It’s very understandable.”

After some time, Keith endorsed Kamila to the nurses, where she would be taken to the nursery for a few hours. Keith preferred that he and Karise had time to rest before caring for their daughter.

When the nurse brought Kamila to the nursery, Keith leaned over to his wife, saying, “I will never underestimate the things that you do, ever again, especially in the matters of giving birth.” He led her hand and pecked it, saying, “You are so amazing. Thank you for Kamila. I love you, Babe.” 1

Karise smiled and answered, “I love you too, Keith.”

### END OF FLASHBACK ### 2

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“What about you, Evan? How did you react during Shantelle’s delivery?” Sean asked while they walked back to their respective rooms.

A chuckle escaped Evan’s lips before he answered, “I admit that I was hurting for my wife, but if you are referring to the scene where my daughter was coming, I was already prepared for it. My wife is a doctor, Sean. I have seen so many videos of operations – lectures and of her own. Seeing organs, blood, and bodily fluids is something that I am already used to.”

Sean hissed because he could tell Evan was telling the truth, and his explanation made perfect sense.

“Then, why didn’t you warn me about it?” Sean asked.

“Tsk. Tsk. Tsk.” Evan put an arm around his friend. He said, “I would not want you to miss out on that important day when you will feel more connected to your wife and child. Tell me. How did you feel after seeing Reese go through a normal delivery?” 1

Sean smiled. He lifted his chin, saying, “I -1 felt love for my wife. I was grateful to Reese.” 2

“Exactly,” Evan said. “So, don’t tell Wendell. Maybe, he will experience a normal delivery with Milan too.” 1

“I definitely won’t,” Sean confirmed.

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### FLASHBACK: EVAN’S PREPARATION ###

Before Aemlia and Marcus were born, Evan had already prepared for his wife to deliver vaginally, but that failed. Now that Shantelle’s doctor had given her a go signal for normal delivery, he readied himself again.

From time to time, he would lock himself in his study, pretending to be working while at home, but in fact, he was watching birthing videos, the nasty kinds.

He zoomed in and out through his laptop, his eyes bulging at the scene where the baby’s head was coming out, and more and more fluids came out, together with the baby. There was blood and something yellowish that covered the baby’s frame. He heaved. He coughed against his fist and said, “Evan! Man up!” 1

For days, Evan watched birthing videos to strengthen his gut. Later on, he became immune. So when Shantelle gave birth, Evan was no longer shocked by what came out of his wife’s sweet bottom lips. He

also knew the doctor would sew back any tears.

Still, seeing it firsthand, Evan felt proud of his wife. Shantelle was a doctor, a good mother, and had an excellent tolerance for pain.

While Amara was being cleaned, Evan told Shantelle, “Wifey, I will always be thankful for the kind of love you give our children. Giving birth to them, knowing how it affects your body, is a great example of your selfless love.” 1

He pecked her forehead, saying, “I am proud to have you as my wife.”

### END OF FLASHBACK ###