Chapter 17 - NIGHT OF THE STORM
At midnight, a powerful autumn thunderstorm rolled across Westchester County, bringing heavy rain and howling wind.
Inside the master bedroom, Clara woke up with a sharp gasp, clutching her abdomen as a sudden pain shot through her body.
"Thomas... Thomas, wake up!" Clara whimpered, shaking his arm urgently in the dark room.
Thomas sat up instantly, switching on the bedside lamp as he saw Clara breathing heavily in distress.
"My water broke... the baby is coming now!" Clara revealed, holding her stomach in pain.
Thomas sprang into action, retrieving their pre-packed hospital bags and calling Dr. Evans on his smartphone.
"The storm knocked down trees along the main highway, Mr. Montgomery!" Frank reported over the security radio.
"Get the armored All-Wheel Drive SUV ready immediately!" Thomas commanded, lifting Clara carefully into his arms.
They rushed down the spiral staircase and into the garage as thunder echoed loudly across the estate grounds.
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A race against time and nature had officially begun.
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