Chapter 160
Scarlet
The room seemed to blur around me as the pain intensified, and my mind could focus on nothing but the searing ache in my body. Sweat beaded on my forehead, and my breath came in ragged gasps. Xavier's reassuring voice was like an anchor, grounding me amidst the storm of pain.
"Keep pushing, Scarlet," he urged, his voice a gentle yet unwavering melody. "You're doing amazing, love. Just a little more."
His touch was warm and soothing as he wiped the sweat from my brow. Each whisper of encouragement and every tender caress from him pushed me to find the strength to continue.
But despite my efforts, I felt a wave of frustration and helplessness wash over me as the doctor's words cut through the air. "She's not pushing enough."
My heart pounded in my chest, and I felt
