Early in the morning, around 5:00 a.m., Eric and Sylvia were abruptly awakened by an urgent phone call.

"Mom..." Sylvia was speechless. "Why are you calling so early? What's the matter?"

She was someone who did not like to be disturbed in the early hours, and there was still an hour before their usual waking time.

Amelia's anxious voice came from the other end. "Still sleeping? Hurry up and get up! Your sister-in-law is in labor! We're all heading to the hospital! Don't forget to wake up Eric!"

Upon hearing that Misty was in labor, Sylvia immediately became awake. She nudged Eric and said, "Wake up! Misty is about to give birth! Mom said her abdomen started hurting!"

Eric stretched lazily and said, "What's the rush? Labor pain lasts for several hours. Sometimes, it might even last for ten to even 24 hours."

"Hurry up!" Sylvia pulled Eric out of bed. "Mom said you must come! Besides, Misty is your best friend's daughter! Are you not worried about her?"

The couple got up, freshene