Chapter 41. Our Happy Ever After

Evelyn

“God, this is impossible!” I cried out, gripping Jacob’s hand so tight it almost hurt. The pain was like nothing I’d ever felt—cutting through my skin, my bones, and deep down in my soul.

Honestly, I didn’t even know when it started exactly. I just remembered waking up that morning and realizing I’d peed on the floor… except it wasn’t pee. My water had broken. Jacob scrambled, throwing on his clothes as fast as he could, and got me to the hospital. The pain kicked in on the way there, sharp and relentless, and now I knew every person in the room—everyone except Jacob.

Clara and Dad were on their way from the airport—I overheard Jacob talking to Bianca. Enzo and Rosaline waited outside with her.

“Baby, you’re doing so well,” Jacob whispered, pressing a kiss on my sweaty forehead. He was trying not to break down, even though I was a crying, screaming mess. I think I even heard him mutter he’d never do this again after seeing me like this.