Chapter 142

Rose’s POV

In the midst of the pain and tension, I found strength in the supportive presence of Joe and my uncle. This was all I needed to do to scale through. They’re like my energy boost. I couldn’t be happier to have them around me, especially at this time.

Contractions intensified, and my cries echoed off the cave’s walls.

“Something’s not right,” Joe muttered, his eyes filled with worry.

Mr. Anderson’s brothers looked at each other with concern. “We need to help her. What can we do? Please tell us. We will do anything to help her.”

I continued to wince through the pain, beads of sweat forming on my forehead. “I-I don’t know. It hurts so much.”

As they were looking for what to do, panic set in. Joe frantically searched for anything that could give me a little relief while Mr. Anderson’s brothers tried to maintain a pretense look. I guess, trying to be strong for me.

One of them, nervously pacing, suggested, “Maybe we sho