Chapter 235

Stella hadn't gotten far when the sharp cramps in her stomach hit like a wave, each one worse than the last—felt like knives twisting inside her. Her legs buckled, and she nearly collapsed, clutching her belly with trembling hands. Moving forward? Totally out of the question. "Sakura... I... I think I'm going into labor," Stella gasped between harsh breaths. She couldn't control her own body anymore. It wasn't due for another twenty-some days, but after everything she'd been through—physically, emotionally—it was no surprise her body was giving in early. Sakura's face went pale instantly. She'd set this chaos in motion just to drive Stella away, but labor now? That wasn't part of the plan. If something happened to the baby... her boss would have her head. Still, Sakura knew a bit of medical stuff. After a brief moment of panic, she gritted her teeth and caught Stella just before she slid to the ground. "Hang in there. There's a backup infirmary. I'll get you there." Dragging Stella wit