The Rise Of The Unwanted Girl (Athena) novel Chapter 399

Chapter 399

Natasha’s pupils constricted sharply.

What exactly am I so afraid of? she thought. But if I tell them the truth, will anyone even believe me? What if I tell them I’m not from this world, just a wandering soal from another realm! Will they burn me at the stake as a monster?‘

When the first came here with complete consciousness, she was j

just a newborn baby.

At that time, she could distinctly hear the wailing cries and agonized screams echoing all around her.

Her mother, Pamela, suffered a massive hemorrhage while giving birth to her.

Blood gushed everywhere, soaking the bed and pooling on the floor. Natasha stared in horror at Pamela’s ghostly pale face, her ears ringing with Pamela’s hysterical, blood–curdling screams.

Blood seeped out from under the threshold, snaking across the grey bricks and staining them a sinister, dark red.

She would never forget Alfred’s desperate, agonized scream when the midwife asked with a trembling voice, “Do you want to save the mother or the child?”

She could never forget Pamela, barely clinging to life, yet stubbornly whispering that she wanted her child. Nor could she ever forget how she emerged screaming from a pool of blood, only for the mother she would never meet to close her eyes forever,

In this era, for women, childbirth was like walking through the gates of hell

She had personally witnessed a neighbor’s wife die from postpartum hemorrhage and had heard countless tales of women dying in childbirth circulating throughout the neighborhood.

The mere thought of one day facing the same mortal perils of childbirth when she got married made fear constrict her heart like a venomous

serpent.

Natasha was trembling uncontrollably. Athena quickly wrapped her in a comforting embrace and asked gently, “Natasha, what are you afraid of? Can you tell me!”

In Athena’s eyes, Natasha had always been utterly fearless, tough as nails.

But now.

huddled in Athena’s arms, she seemed as helpless as a newborn.

Natasha looked at Athens, her eyes glistening with unshed tears, and asked softly, “Athena, are you afraid of giving birth?”

Athena’s expression froze for a moment. “Is that what you’re so afraid of?”

“My mother died of massive bleeding during difficult labor when she gave birth to me. Nancy from down the street also died the same way as she was delivering her third child. They both died. Doesn’t that scare you, Athena? Natasha asked

Tears shimmered in her clear eyes

She was terrified. So terrified

Athena felt Natasha’s hands and feet turn ice–cold, her body trembling faintly.

Athena was genuinely surprised, thinking. ‘So the real reason Natasha had been putting off her marriage all this time was because she was terrified of childbirth:

Athena gently reassured her. “Natasha, you’ll be fine. I know medicine. I can ensure you deliver the baby safely. Besides, there are royal physicians and experienced midwives here. You’re in good hands”

She didn’t dare to make a foolproof guarantee.

After all, for women, childbirth was like walking through the valley of the shadow of death, and no one could predict what might happen.

Athena could only offer soft words of comfort hoping to ease some of the profound fear gripping Natasha’s heart.

A few days later, Athena noticed that Xander hadn’t been feeling well lately.

But when Athena checked Xander’s pulse, his vital signs were robust, showing no signs of illness whatsoever.

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Athena noticed he often clutched his stomach and sometimes dry–heaved.

Athena was utterly baffled by these symptoms. Even medication brought no improvement

The heavy, greasy food no longer sat well with him.

Even with light, simple meals every day, he still barely ate anything.

Athena, frantic with worry, hurried to find Alexandra and tell her everything

Alexandra gasped sharply in astonishment upon hearing

g this. Flustered, she clutched Athena’s hand, her gaze turning strangely knowing

Athena was so absorbed in Xander that she failed to notice Alexandra’s odd reactions

Counting on her fingers, Athena said anxiously, “Xander has been suffering from dry heaving, can’t stomach greasy food, and sometimes experiences dizziness…

As Athena went on. Alexandra’s worried frown gradually faded, replaced by a look of relief.

“Athena, did you happen to step on Xander’s shoes during your wedding ceremony?” she asked.

Athena stared

at Alexandra in astonishment. “Alexandra, does this have anything to do with Xander’s condition?”

“Stepping on his shop Athena thought. Now that Alexandra mentioned in, I do vaguely remember that happening. Back then, I got up in the middle of the night, still half–asleep, and ended up putting on the wrong shoes‘

Alexandra smiled knowingly and called out, “Summon the house physician at once.”

“Alexandra“” Athena asked, bewildered by Alexandra’s actions. Alexandra gently patted her hand. “You’ll find out soon enough,” she said.

Seeing that Alexandra wouldn’t elaborate, Athena suppressed her impatience and waited patiently for the house physician to come.

Soon, the house physician arrived.

pulse at once”

Alexandra commanded, “Check Athena’s p

At that moment, it finally dawned on Athena. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she looked down at her abdomen, then up at Alexandra, who gave her a gentle, knowing nod.

She didn’t press any further, thinking, “Nine times out of ten, I’m pregnant

Traditionally, pregnancies weren’t announced until after the first trimester.

The news would only be announced once the pregnancy was stable.

Well aware of the custom, the house physician promptly stepped forward to check, Athena’s pulse.

Then, the physician’s face lit up with joy as he performed a deep, respectful bow to Alexandra and Athens and exclaimed, “Congratulations, Your Highnesses The pulse confirms pregnancy. She is with childr

Athena was flustered, hardly able to believe it

She thought in disbelief, ‘Xander and I haven’t even been married for three months yet, and I’m already carrying our baby? How could this happen

so soon?

Alexandra was grinning from ear to ear and declared grandly, “Reward him, lavishly!”

The matron discreetly pressed a 70–thousand–dollar check into the house physician’s hand. I’m sure you understand what needs to be kept quiet.”

“I understand, perfectly understand,” the house physician stammered, clutching the check with trembling hands, his eyes brimming with tears of joy.

With a pleased expression, Alexandra dismissed the house physician. Athena then asked hesitantly, “Alexandra, if I’m truly pregnant, why don’t I feel anything at all?”

Alexandra couldn’t help but chuckle at her words.

She said, “Oh dear, you stepped on your husband’s shoes on your wedding night. No wonder he’s the one with morning sickness now.

“What? That’s incredible! Morning sickness can transfer like that? Athena asked.

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She didn’t believe it at first, but the proof was right in front of her.

The image of Xander’s morning sickness made Athena chuckle despite herself

As the two women chuckled. Xander walked in from outside

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