Chapter 137 New Life (Part 2) Birth, another new life, Kai...
With a painful groan from Farah, the baby was born.
He only groaned a few times before stopping crying, his features scrunched up, looking rather unwell.
Grandma Afu was very experienced in dealing with such situations. She didn't panic. Holding the baby upside down, she slapped him twice, making him cry again. Linda watched in horror.
"Go and give the child a bath, I'll look after her."
"well."
Linda readily agreed, took her newborn grandson, cleaned him with a damp soft cloth, and then wrapped him in a small blanket.
"child?"
Farah said weakly.
"I'm here, I'll bring you here right away."
Linda showed Farah the newborn baby wrapped in a small blanket.
It was wrinkled, its skin looked like it had been soaked in water, and its lanugo was too thick, making it look like an unawakened little monkey.
"He's a healthy boy, and his eyes and eyebrows look just like yours."
Linda looked at Farah and the child with loving eyes.
Farah looked at her second child, feeling a complex mix of emotions, though she couldn't quite describe how much she loved him.
To be honest, she was still in labor and her mind was a bit foggy. Subconsciously, she felt a little repulsed by the extra, rather ugly little thing.
“Go show this to Rhys; he must be getting impatient.”
"Okay, I'll be right back, don't be afraid."
Linda touched Farah's sweaty hair, then took the baby out. Grandma Afu was going to help Farah "give birth" to the placenta.
The moment the child started crying, the living room immediately fell silent.
Rhys stared intently at the door, his heart pounding, his tension barely concealed. After a while, he heard a noise from the other side of the door, and Rhys rushed forward.
Linda appeared at the door carrying a small blanket.
“Rhys, this is your son, come and see him.”
Linda looked at her child with loving eyes, while Reese's eyes were filled with tears.
"Is she alright?"
"Fara is doing well. She gave birth to the baby without much suffering, but she's a little tired now."
Even though it was his second time becoming a father, Rhys was still at a loss when faced with the newborn baby, not even knowing what to do with his hands.
"I'll go check on her."
"Hey, hey, no, it's not ready yet."
Linda stopped Reese at the door.
"Let me see, let me see my little brother!"
Luna, being short and having short legs, couldn't see the baby in Linda's arms and was so anxious she jumped up and down.
Rhys picked Luna up and showed her the newborn baby.
"Is this the younger brother? He's so hairy."
Luna's innocent and childlike words amused everyone gathered around.
"Yes, he's Luna's brother."
Reese answered.
"Dad, my little brother looks like a monkey, and he's a bit ugly."
"It's okay, they'll grow out of it. All newborns are like this."
"All right."
Lamb glanced at his nephew and then moved away, a little afraid that he might hurt him.
After giving everyone a brief look, Linda took the child back into the house, and everyone returned to the table.
"Rice, take the money and go buy Farah some fresh, nutritious fish and meat."
Hagrid took out a money bag and offered it to Reese, but Reese refused Hagrid, packed his things, and hurriedly left.
Where are you going?
Hagrid called out to Lamb, who was also about to leave.
"I'm going to my brother's house to tell him the good news!"
"Go, go."
Hagrid waved his hand, and Lamb left the house like a wild horse unleashed.
The atmosphere at home was strange; Kelly, the eldest sister-in-law, didn't seem as happy as the others.
Lamb felt it was best to leave early so as not to disturb his sister-in-law Farah and his newborn nephew's rest with his clumsy actions.
"Brother, are you home?"
Just as Ray was preparing lunch, he heard Lamb's voice outside the door. He put down his cooking utensils, went out to greet him, and welcomed Lamb into the house.
"Didn't Aunt Linda tell you to stay home? Why are you out again?"
"Brother, Farah's wife has given birth!"
Lamb grinned and shared the good news with Ray.
"Oh? How is she now? Is there anything I can help her with?"
"No need, no need. Production went smoothly and there was no danger."
"Okay, then I'll go see her in a few days."
Glug—
Lamb's stomach growled, and he scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly.
The whole family stayed in the living room with Ferrari, so naturally no one cooked lunch.
As Farah grew older, Hagrid's family started eating three meals a day. Naturally, Lamb would get hungry around lunchtime.
"Come help me out, we'll have dinner together later."
"Okay!"
Lamb washed his hands and began to assist Ray.
Neil won't be back for lunch, so we just need to add some vegetables and meat to make a meal for two. Lai thought to himself as he cooked.
Knowing that Farah was about to give birth, Ray began making preparations.
He asked a craftsman to melt down a gold coin and then make a small longevity lock according to the blueprint. The words "May you receive blessings" and "May you live to be a hundred years old" were engraved on the front and back in common language, expressing his best wishes for the child.
But now is not the right time to give away this longevity lock. He hasn't finished making the brown sugar to send to Farah yet.
This place is too backward; he really couldn't think of any other nourishing foods or supplements that he could give to the pregnant woman that could be stored for a long time. After thinking it over, he decided to make some brown sugar, and he also had a lot of bird eggs saved up at home, which he could send over at the same time.
Soon, everyone in the village knew that Reese's wife, Farah, had given birth to a son.
In recent years, fewer and fewer newborns have been born in the village each year. The little baby of the Lis family is the first child born in the village this year, so the villagers are naturally curious about the little baby.
However, to ensure the new mother can rest, no one will rush to visit her. Those who are close to her will simply leave her some things and leave. They will naturally be able to see the baby once it has healed.
Maggie also heard the good news, and she thought it was a good omen.
They went to a shaman to have their fortune told and obtained a magical artifact that supposedly guarantees a boy. They told Ivy to put it under her pillow every night when she slept, saying that this would ensure she gave birth to a healthy boy.
Ivy dismissed the little trick, but instead of immediately rebuking Maggie, she obediently placed the item next to the pillow, which pleased Maggie considerably.
Ivy has a strong personality, and all her reactions during her pregnancy were the same as those of women who had given birth to boys in the past, so she naturally felt that she was sure that this time she would have a boy.
Everyone hopes that the goddess of fortune will favor them, although Ivy wasn't very attentive when she prayed.
She focused on her pregnancy without being bothered by anything else around her. Her belly was also as big as a watermelon, but she was only nine months pregnant.
Ivy gently stroked her belly, feeling the strong fetal movements beneath her hand.
Baby, be a good boy and don't rush. You need to be born with your father as your witness.
Ivy's eyes were filled with indescribable emotions.
In the continent of Casa, underage children are very prone to death, and in larger cities, people do not care much about the gender of a child.
However, in more remote areas, where people rely on farming and manual labor to make a living, some families prefer to have sons.
Hagrid was an enlightened patriarch; he didn't have such thoughts.
Rather than relying on his sons and grandsons, he felt he should do more while he still had the strength.
Hagrid and Linda treated every member of the family equally, and they didn't care whether Kelly, Farah, or Lamb's future wife gave birth to a boy or a girl.
After Farah gave birth, Grandma Afu helped her clean up and then went to sleep.
Linda helped take care of the newborn, while Grandma Afghan also went back to the guest room to rest. She would stay at Hagrid's house for two more days to avoid any unexpected situations.
It's not unheard of for a woman to suddenly experience severe bleeding a few days after giving birth and ultimately die.
Linda spent dozens of silver coins to invite Granny Afu to come and protect her when her two daughters-in-law gave birth, because she knew that similar things had happened in other families in the neighborhood.
This is not only being responsible to one's family, but also showing reverence for life.
Kelly also saw the healthy little boy. She was a little down, but she didn't show it in front of her family.
When she first married into the family, she felt that Linda didn't like her very much. But after she gave birth to a son, she felt better, and even her own family became more attentive to her.
In this family, besides Brian, her son became her greatest support.
And now, Farah has also given the Hagrid family a grandson.
Perhaps feeling that this would lower her status in the family, she thought her days ahead would become less comfortable.
Kelly felt very disappointed, but seeing everyone's genuine happiness, she had to force a smile.
She felt that something important was about to leave her; she was no longer the "only one" in the family. A feeling called jealousy slowly spread through her.
Why was Farah born with everyone's love?
As a child, she was the youngest daughter in the family and received all the love and affection from her parents, as well as her siblings.
After growing up, she married Rhys, her childhood sweetheart. Rhys was one of the most outstanding young men of his age, excelling in every aspect, including appearance, physique, and abilities. Countless young women were enamored with him at the time.
What's most precious is that while Farah loves Rhys, Rhys also harbors deep feelings for her. Their union is filled with love and warmth.
Now, Farah has given birth to another boy.
A flame of jealousy rose within Kelly.
As Kelly's husband of many years, Brian naturally noticed that something was wrong with her. He pulled Kelly back to their room and looked at her face to face.
"Kelly, what's wrong?"
Brian asked with concern.
"Nothing much."
"I sense that something's wrong with your mood."
"No, I'm just feeling a little unwell."
"Listen."
Brian grasped Kelly's shoulders and gently shook her, forcing her to look him in the eye.
"Kelly, don't doubt my love for you. Your father and mother treat all family members equally, and their attitude will not change because of Xiaobao's birth."
Isn't our Danny a healthy and obedient good boy?
Wake up, banish all those messy thoughts from your mind. I'll always be by your side. Caring too much about what others think will only bring you trouble. Don't dwell on those trivial matters.
Brian's sudden confession stunned Kelly for a moment, then tears welled up in her eyes. She buried her face in Brian's arms.
Because of her family background, Kelly has always lived in the eyes of others.
Because she was a girl, her mother didn't treat her well when she was little. She started doing housework from a very young age and tried her best to please her mother in hopes of getting a little bit of her mother's love.
She felt that she was just not obedient enough and not hardworking enough, which was why her mother didn't like her.
Kelly always tried her best to do what she was "supposed to do," taking care of all the housework, looking after her younger brothers who were born one after another, and giving her mother the money she earned from her work to supplement the family income.
As she grew older, her mother finally treated her better. She thought that her mother still loved her, but just wasn't very good at expressing it.
She tried her best to please everyone around her, but often received no response.
Brian's appearance made her realize that one day she would be cared for so much by someone.
Their relationship didn't go smoothly. Kelly knew her parents had received a sum of money from Hagrid and Linda before they agreed to let her marry Brian. This was absolutely unprecedented in Rosen!
Therefore, from the moment she joined the family, Kelly naturally felt that she was the one who was not loved.
"Brian, I'm sorry, I was just a little sad thinking about the past. Have you ever regretted marrying someone like me?"
"I know, I know, no, never. You are my only choice."
Upon hearing this, Kelly couldn't control her emotions and began to sob.
She just wanted to gain recognition and attention from others.
Having a son was her clumsy way of maintaining her position in the family, and she didn't want it to be broken by anyone else.
Sometimes she felt like a pathetic creature, crouching in a corner spying on other people's happy lives. She didn't know if she could hold onto what she had, and she didn't know why she always managed to make things worse.
Why? Did she do something wrong again?
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