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He had typical appearance of a supermale child: Sturdy limbs,broad face,asymmetrical features. He was eerily quiet,staring blankly at Daniel no matter how he teased.
Just by standing there and watching, I felt a creeping sense of dread.
After delivery,Lily went home.
In my previous life, her abortion wrecked her body,leaving her infertile.
Guilt-ridden,I took care of her while working—serving tea,cooking, washing her soiled underwear.
I spent my salary on supplements, fearing she’d suffer.
I never expected that she had been lying to me.
This time,post-delivery, Daniel took her home.
“Why waste money staying in the hospital? We’ll save it for you and Tommy!”
Lily,ignoring her incision,eagerly packed and left.
Daniel had other plans.
“Emily,your sister-in-law just gave birth. We can’t afford hospital stays. I’m busy working, paying credit cards and car loans. Can you come after work to help with her and take care of the baby?”
“You’re a doctor. You know exactly how to take care of a woman who has just given birth. You can give your sister-in-law a good regimen!”
His entitled tone made me laugh coldly.
They wanted me to serve and pay. They want me to help with Lily,buy supplements,and fund her recovery!
Before he finished,I snapped photos of my documents and sent them.
“Brother, it's not that I don't want to take care of sister-in-law and help you guys out. The thing is, the hospital has recently offered me a chance to go abroad for further studies! After,I’ll get a promotion and a huge raise! “At that time, what would I do with so much money as a single girl? I'd just end up giving it to you and Lily to spend anyway”
He hesitated.”But I told Lily you’d help with her confinement.”
“Who’ll I find now?”
Seizing the moment,I pressed.
“That's easy to solve! Daniel!”
“I’ll pay for a top-tier postpartum nanny.How’s that?”
“I’m an internist, definitely not as proficient in postpartum care as a professional maternity nurse!”
“She’ll care for Lily full-time,help with the baby,and let you both rest.”
I heard Lily’s voice. ”Honey, agree to it quickly! Say yes!”
I added,”If you’re in, I know a nanny whose contract just ended. I’ll book her!”
“But hurry—she’s in demand!”
Lily’s voice burst through.”Emily,we want her! Please hurry up and hire the maternity nurse! It would be best if she can start working tomorrow!"
“Your brother and I are poor now.I’m jobless post-birth,and we’re living off his salary for loans. So the nanny’s fee…”
I patted my chest.”Don’t worry,Lily.I’ll cover it!”
After hanging up,I contacted a friend for her nanny’s contact.
Looking at the booked nanny,I smiled.
I couldn’t wait to see the clash between a pamper woman and a maternity nanny who loves to engage in female rivalry.
