Chapter 291:
Julie's POV
The violent, savage labor pains exploded within the depths of my entrails all at once, and without the slightest warning. I felt as though dozens of sharp, honed knives were being brutally plunged into the deepest point of my swollen belly, ripping my insides apart piece by piece. Steve's features instantly contorted, overtaken by a genuine terror. He took a swift step back, clutching his head with both hands, his face turning deathly pale as he cried out in panic and dread: "My God, Julie! What should I do now?! Please tell me!"
I pressed down with both of my trembling palms with all my might against my massive belly, my entire body bending forward in a desperate attempt to alleviate the crushing weight, as I dragged my breath with extreme difficulty and tightness: "Give me... give me the black abaya right now... and grab the large bag I prepared beforehand. It's sitting in the corner of the room inside!"
