Chapter 906

With no one around to help, Meredith had to handle everything herself. She helped Melina up, trying to reassure her, "Don't be afraid, Melina. I've been through this. Just because your water broke doesn't mean the baby's coming right away. You'll be fine." As they moved, Melina could feel the amniotic fluid trickling down her legs. Panic rose in her chest. Meredith helped Melina lie down, placing a pillow under her hips. Seeing Melina's confused expression, she explained, "This will slow the flow of fluid. If too much leaks out, it won't be good for the baby." Melina could only nod, fear tightening her throat. After making sure Melina was settled, Meredith hurried to call Mason. The town no longer had midwives. In her generation, home births with the help of a midwife were common, but now everyone went to the hospital, especially for premature births. After the call, Meredith returned to change Melina's soaked clothes, her forehead beaded with sweat from the effort. Melina star