American Hunting: Starting with Solitary Life in the Wilderness

Chapter 97 A Son and a Daughter!

The days passed by in the quiet, heavy winter of Montana.

In the blink of an eye, there was less than a month left until Arya's due date.

Lin Yu-an has fully integrated into the large McKinley family and has become a reliable and respected member of the family.

His diligence is fully demonstrated in his daily work on the farm.

He not only skillfully operates various agricultural machinery, but also used his expertise to design a more efficient automated control scheme for Robert's irrigation system, greatly reducing costs.

This led her father-in-law, Robert, to exclaim more than once, "Herman, you're much better than my four clumsy sons who can only play football!"

"Fortunately, I have an angelic daughter who also found a Chinese husband."

His brothers-in-law's attitude towards him changed from initial wariness and scrutiny to complete acceptance and brotherly affection.

They would invite Lin Yu'an to go ice fishing, or on snowy nights, they would sit around the fireplace, drink beer, and discuss livestock prices and next year's hay market.

What's even more remarkable is that this man from China possesses a natural charisma with children and has become the king of the McKinley family!

Arya, on the other hand, was treated like a queen by her entire family.

Her four mothers prepare a variety of nutritious meals for her every day to ensure that she and her unborn babies receive the best care.

The most comfortable rocking chair in the living room, covered with a thick wool cushion, became her exclusive throne.

Whenever she sat down, a mother or sister-in-law would always cover her with a blanket and bring her a cup of warm milk.

As her due date approached, Arya's belly grew enormous, and she became increasingly clumsy.

Lin Yu'an stayed by her side almost every step of the way. At night, he would carefully massage her swollen calves, and during the day, he would accompany her under the porch to bask in the precious winter sun, and softly read parenting books to her.

"Hey, listen to this."

Lin Yu-an pointed to a passage in the book and read it aloud with great seriousness: "Studies have shown that a father's deep voice can penetrate amniotic fluid better, making the fetus feel at ease."

He then bent down, pressed his cheek against Arya's round belly, and said gently in Chinese, "Babies, I'm Daddy. Be good in there and don't bother Mommy, okay?"

This made Aria giggle, and she stroked Lin Yu'an's hair, her eyes filled with a halo of happiness.

“Honey, they must really love your voice.”

Finally, a week before the due date, the whole family unanimously decided that they couldn't wait any longer.

Montana's winter weather is unpredictable, and if a sudden blizzard closes the roads, it will be a huge problem.

Martha, the most experienced mother, is the one who gave birth to Arya and Clay, the twins.

She has said more than once that she gave birth to twins, and her daughter also gave birth to twins, proving that the genes are truly powerful.

Martha stepped forward to take charge, saying, "Alright, kids, it's time to go to the hospital."

The enormous maternity bag, prepared by several mothers and sisters-in-law, almost filled an entire suitcase.

Inside were not only soft sweaters, hats, and socks hand-knitted by the newborns, but also some of Arya's belongings.

On the morning of their departure, the entire McKinley family gathered in front of the main house.

Robert gave Lin Yu'an a firm hug, and the man, who was as burly as a brown bear, had slightly reddened eyes.

He patted Lin Yu'an on the back and said in an unprecedentedly solemn tone, "Lin, I'm entrusting my precious daughter and grandchildren to you! You must ensure their safety!"

"Robert, don't worry, I will definitely do it!"

The four older brothers also stepped forward one by one and bumped fists with Lin Yu'an.

"Brother, hang in there! There might not be anything we can do to help in the hospital, but remember, the entire McKinley family is your support!"

Arya, surrounded by her mother and sisters-in-law, bid a reluctant farewell.

After a two-hour drive, they arrived safely at Billings Medical Center.

After Lin Yu'an completed the admission procedures, a senior nurse named Catherine smiled and led them into a spacious LDRP delivery room.

This is a family-style ward that integrates labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum care.

The room not only has a state-of-the-art birthing bed, but also a small bed for family members to rest in, and a private bathroom. The environment here is not like a hospital, but more like a comfortable hotel.

Nurse Catherine patiently explained to them how to use the various devices and the following procedures.

"Sir, you are Arya's most important supporter here! You can stay with her throughout the process, and we will guide you on how to help her alleviate the pain of labor."

Martha skillfully helped Arya change into a comfortable hospital gown and put away all the things she had brought.

She held Arya's hand, using her rich experience to soothe her daughter's slightly nervous emotions.

The days of waiting were peaceful yet filled with anticipation.

They waited in this cozy delivery room for the arrival of their two little lives.

The whole process was longer and more arduous than I had imagined.

Two nights later, Arya's labor pains began.

Lin Yu'an stayed by her side the whole time, holding her hand tightly, wiping the sweat from her forehead with a towel, and constantly whispering words of encouragement in her ear. With the professional guidance of medical staff and the support of her family, after nearly several hours of effort...

A clear, loud cry broke the silence before dawn!
"It's a boy! Congratulations!" the doctor announced happily.

Lin Yu'an bent down and kissed Ailiya's sweaty forehead, his voice slightly excited: "Ailiya, listen, it's our son!"

Arya was so tired she could barely keep her eyes open, but she still managed a stunning smile.

Just a few minutes later, another, slightly weaker but equally vibrant cry rang out.

"And a little princess! Congratulations on having both a son and a daughter!" Nurse Catherine's voice was also full of joy.

When the nurses carefully placed the two cleaned, softly swaddled babies next to Arya, the whole world seemed to fall silent.

Lin Yu'an and Ailiya held their breath almost simultaneously, staring greedily at the two wrinkled little ones.

"Oh my God..."

Arya reached out her trembling hand and gently touched her son's little face.

Lin Yu'an held her daughter, leaned down and gently pressed her forehead against Ailiya's, while her other hand gently covered her son's swaddling clothes.

The family of four achieved their first true reunion at this moment.

"They have names now, right?"

Arya asked softly, her voice hoarse with weariness, yet filled with happiness.

Lin Yu'an nodded, looking at his daughter in his arms and then at Ailiya's son, a feeling of endless tenderness welling up in his heart.

He said softly, "Yes, I've already thought it through."

"The older brother's name is Ethan Lin, and the younger sister's name is Olivia Lin."

"Hello, my little man. Your Chinese name is Lin Musen. I hope you will be like the forests on this land, resilient, vast, and ever-renewing."

"As for my little princess, your Chinese name is Lin An'an. May you have a peaceful and joyful life and be surrounded by love forever."

Arya listened quietly, looking at her husband and two children, feeling that all the hardships had turned into the sweetest gift at this moment.

After three days of observation in the hospital, and following a thorough examination by the doctor, it was confirmed that Arya was recovering well postpartum.

The two babies, Ethan and Olivia, are also in excellent health in all their physiological indicators.

The baby's rosy face has lost some of the wrinkles from when she was born, revealing the delicate and adorable features of the mixed-race baby.

The doctor smiled and informed them that they could proceed with the discharge procedures and take their two little angels home.

For the past three days, Lin Yu'an and Ailiya have been almost completely absorbed in the miracle of these two little lives, and a feeling of happiness has enveloped them like a warm tide.

Babies spend most of their first day sleeping with their eyes closed.

Their tiny fists were clenched tightly, like two pink little balls of flesh. Occasionally, they would smack their pink little mouths and make soft, kitten-like whimpering sounds.

Every tiny movement captivated Lin Yu'an and Ailiya, as if it were the most touching scene in the world.

The next day, a wonderful thing happened!

The little princess, who had been keeping her eyes closed, seemed to feel her father's embrace and slowly opened them for a few seconds!

In that instant, Lin Yu'an felt as if something had seized his heart.

What a pair of eyes those are!

Under the soft hospital lights, the irises of those eyes appeared a clear, pale green.

The color was like a forest after the rain, or like the first melting ice on a lake in spring, so pure that it contained no impurities!
"Arya, look..."

Lin Yu'an's voice was filled with joy.

“Look into Olivia’s eyes…”

Arya turned her head and froze when she saw her daughter's eyes.

"gorgeous……"

The son in her arms seemed to have adjusted to the light as well, and opened his eyes as well, with the same pale green eyes!
When those two clear, bright eyes looked at them for the first time, Lin Yu'an and Ailiya felt their hearts melt at that pure gaze!

What surprised and fascinated them most was that their son Ethan and daughter Olivia both had unusually large, round eyes.

Like two crystal-clear emeralds that have just been washed by rain!
And the color of his pupils was a perfect inheritance of his mother Arya's charming light green!

“They have eyes as captivating as yours, Arya!”

"Our child will grow up to be more beautiful and handsome than you and me!"

Lin Yu'an's voice was filled with amazement.

He would spend a long time quietly watching the two babies, his face beaming with a happy smile that he himself was unaware of.

(End of this chapter)