Chapter 2154:

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After what felt like an eternity, the quiet hospital atmosphere was pierced by the loud cry of a newborn.

The sound of her baby’s voice snapped Janet out of her drowsy state, despite the lingering effects of anesthesia.

Her heart raced as she quickly turned her head, eager to catch a glimpse of her baby.

The nurse, cradling the newborn in her arms, approached Janet with a warm smile. She bent down so Janet could clearly see the baby’s face. The doctors and nurses, visibly relieved, exchanged smiles. “He looks so much like you, Mrs. Larson. You’ve got yourself a very handsome little boy.”

Janet initially thought the compliments from the doctors and nurses were just polite remarks, but when she saw her baby boy’s features closely resembling her own, her affection for him instantly multiplied a million times.

The nurse gently placed the baby beside Janet, and she couldn’t resist kissing his forehead.

At that moment, a profound sense of completeness washed over her, mingled with the joy and nervousness of becoming a mother for the first time.

The experience was nothing short of magical and exhilarating.

As she gazed at her tiny baby, she marveled at how, just an hour ago, he was still in her belly, and she wondered what kind of person he would grow up to be.

Soon after, the nurse gently lifted the baby. “Mrs. Larson, we need to conduct some routine checks on the baby. He’ll be brought to your ward later.”

Janet, feeling fatigued from the delivery, could only nod weakly as she watched the nurse carry her baby away.

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Only when the nurse and her baby were out of sight did Janet turn her gaze elsewhere.

A doctor advised, “Mrs. Larson, you’re still quite weak. Please take some rest now. We’ll monitor you for an hour before moving you back to your ward.”

Though Janet initially wasn’t sleepy, as soon as she closed her eyes, exhaustion overtook her, and she fell into a deep sleep.

When she woke up, she found herself in the ward surrounded by her loved ones.

Brandon, Johanna, Beal, Sonia, and Mona were gathered around her bedside, while Frank and the attending physician stood at the foot of the bed.

As soon as she opened her eyes, a chorus of voices filled the room with concern. “How are you feeling? Are you in any discomfort? Is there anything that doesn’t feel right?”

Janet was momentarily taken aback by their collective worry and did not immediately respond.

Seeing her silence, anxiety swept over everyone, particularly Brandon, who, despite his usual confidence in the business world, now appeared visibly shaken. He quickly inquired, “Janet, what’s wrong? Please don’t frighten me.”

Noticing Brandon’s distress, Janet managed a gentle smile. Her voice, though weary, carried a soothing tone as she reassured them, “I’m fine, just a bit tired.”

The group exhaled in relief when Janet assured them she was fine. Their previously tense and worried expressions relaxed.

Janet glanced around the room and asked, “Where’s the baby? Why isn’t the baby here yet?”

Brandon, caught off guard by the question, looked to Johanna and Beal for answers.

Johanna, feeling uneasy, averted her gaze.

Beal, remaining the most composed, turned to the doctor and asked, “The baby hasn’t finished his examinations yet, correct? How long until he’s brought back?”

The doctor answered, “It will be soon. The baby just has two more tests to complete. He should be back in about ten minutes.”

Everyone in the room felt a wave of nostalgia as they remembered past events.

Frank caught on to Janet’s concerns and reassured her, “You have nothing to worry about. Since the moment you were brought into the delivery room, Brandon’s team has ensured the entire building is secure. Not even a fly could slip through.”

Janet smiled, turning to Brandon. “Have you seen our baby?”

Brandon, still caught up in his excitement, nodded. “Yes, I have. He looks so much like you, and he’s very handsome.”

Johanna chimed in, “You wouldn’t believe it, but Janet was even more beautiful when she was born. Her little face was so delicate.”

Beal couldn’t help but smile. “Janet’s baby is a boy. He doesn’t need to be so delicate, but you can tell right away that he’s from our family.”

As the couple chatted excitedly, they began eagerly planning what to buy for their little one and imagining all the places they would take him in the future.

Amid their joyful conversation, Janet noticed Brandon had gone quiet. She gently took his hand, her voice soft as she asked, “Have you decided on a name for the baby?”

Brandon looked into her eyes, his tone filled with warmth and sincerity. “Let’s call him Alaric.”

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