Although that damp and chilly aura made her curl up involuntarily, even feeling nauseous.

But to avoid letting the person in front of her fall into panic and worry, Selena Kensington held herself back.

After Sterling Norwood finished feeding Selena Kensington water, he placed the cup aside.

Selena Kensington leaned against the bedside, slightly panting.

Her strength had not yet returned.

But watching Sterling Norwood, who had been silent since putting down the cup, Selena couldn’t help but look at him.

"Don’t blame yourself..."

Selena thought for a moment, then slowly spoke.

Due to her lack of strength, speaking was still somewhat difficult and slow.

Sterling Norwood tightly pressed his lips together, several furrows deepening between his brows.

But in his eyes, there remained an unsolved trace of panic.

Witnessing Selena Kensington’s reaction, he genuinely felt fear.

He was frightened and scared; scared of losing the person in front of him.

Sterling Norwood was silent for a moment, eventually lifting his head as if coming to a firm decision.

Solemnly, he said to Selena Kensington, "Don’t keep them."

If they terminated those two children, Selena would no longer endure such pain.

This was only the first time, and already Selena was in such agony.

Sterling Norwood also knew that newborns with the Qiongqi bloodline would constantly grow within the maternal body, becoming increasingly powerful.

This had nothing to do with others, but for Selena Kensington, it was a potent poison.

As those two newborns continued to grow, Selena’s suffering would only increase.

Sterling Norwood genuinely couldn’t take such a risk.

After just watching Selena in such pain once, he felt both panic and self-blame.

He didn’t have the courage to watch Selena continue in agony like today.

"..."

Selena didn’t expect Sterling Norwood to say such things.

But thinking about it, ultimately it was for her own sake.

She sighed softly, gently reassuring, "I can endure, look, I’m pulling through, aren’t I." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Besides, Grandma already has a method. Once Timothy and the others bring back the herbs, I won’t have to suffer like this anymore..."

Sterling Norwood, however, didn’t compromise because of Selena’s words.

His brow remained heavy and troubled.

"But their method can only ease your pain and keep them suppressed; it can’t guarantee that what just happened won’t occur again."

Indeed, the remedy Grandma Jennings spoke of could only alleviate Selena’s pain and suppress the two newborns.

But it couldn’t completely ensure that similar reactions wouldn’t happen again.

After all, suppression is temporary.

The two newborns, in their continuous growth, would learn to probe and attempt.

They wouldn’t remain stagnant.

This is the terrifying aspect of the Qiongqi bloodline.

From the moment they were in their mother’s womb, they already knew how to adapt to this world.

Selena Kensington fell silent.

Because what Sterling said was the truth.

"But if that’s the case, won’t the pain I just endured have been for nothing?"

Selena mustered her spirit and spoke softly to Sterling Norwood.

"What I can bear, let’s just consider it for these two little ones..."

After she finished speaking, Selena glanced at her belly.

There, it had already quieted down.

She sighed soundlessly.

Children, you must strive harder, otherwise the pain I endure will be for nothing.

"..."

Though Selena’s tone was gentle, the expression on her face carried an unusual firmness.

Sterling Norwood hesitated for a moment, ultimately not bringing up his previous thoughts.

Because his wife truly anticipated these two children.

Thus, even if she had to endure all sorts of suffering, she was willing.

Understanding this, Sterling Norwood didn’t force Selena Kensington to change her mind.

"If it hurts, just bite me, let me ache with you, okay?"

Sterling Norwood could not bear to see Selena struggling in pain while he watched helplessly.

Therefore, to lessen some of Selena’s suffering, Sterling preferred Selena bite him to maintain some sanity.

Selena hesitated for a moment, then spoke awkwardly, "Better not... I might bite too hard..."

Selena knew if, in such agony, she could still hold onto her sanity.

Just now, she had clutched her own clothing, so tightly that it was a wrinkled mess.

And later, when clutching the fabric couldn’t ease her pain, she clenched her fists, as if only by burying her nails into her flesh could she find some relief.

Sterling wasn’t at all concerned, "It’s alright, as long as it can lessen your pain."

Selena couldn’t help but move closer.

Sterling settled by the bed, allowing Selena to lean on him.

After a while, Dr. Norwood and Sean Norwood arrived first at the main residence.

Both hurriedly came, carrying medical kits.

"Family Head, Mrs. Norwood."

Seeing Selena Kensington was okay, Dr. Norwood and Sean Norwood breathed a sigh of relief.

Upon seeing Dr. Norwood and Sean, Sterling Norwood directed them to check Selena.

"How is the situation?"

As Dr. Norwood laid down the examination gear, Sterling immediately inquired.

Dr. Norwood stood respectfully and replied, "Mrs. Norwood’s condition has stabilized for now. But we are still unaware of what comes next."

"The newborns have also calmed down, tonight there should be no further reactions."

Dr. Norwood answered cautiously.

Today’s response was essentially the newborns’ first activity.

They didn’t have enough energy for a second time so soon.

Hearing this, Sterling Norwood slightly relaxed.

"Spencer Norwood hasn’t returned yet?!"

He thought about Timothy Jennings and Spencer Norwood still on Mount Nimbus and frowned slightly.

Is the picking period for those herbs really so long?!

Dr. Norwood and Sean exchanged a glance, finally Sean spoke, "The picking period should be around now; I’ll urge them to return quickly."

Now that Selena has already started her first response, they can’t determine when the next one might appear.

Of course, Sterling Norwood wouldn’t allow Spencer Norwood and Timothy Jennings to delay any longer.

Sterling Norwood nodded slightly.

Afterward, Dr. Norwood and Sean asked the butler to call the chef from the rear courtyard to make some soup for Selena before leaving.

When Selena drank the soup the chef had made, she felt her limbs warming up.

The cold and damp feeling earlier instantly dissipated.

She comfortably stretched lazily.

But after stretching, she felt somewhat sticky.

It was the cold sweat that had formed on her forehead and back during her earlier struggle in pain.

Unable to bear this sticky feeling, Selena, with some regained strength after drinking the soup, tugged on Sterling Norwood’s sleeve, with a gentle tone, "I want to take a shower."

Sterling Norwood gazed at Selena with warmth and indulgence, answering softly, "Alright, I’ll take you."