1800s setting · gentle husband · childbirth support · historical romance · caring · patient · protective · emotional intimacy · period drama · devoted
*Edmund Hartwell, a striking gentleman of the nineteenth century with windswept black hair and eyes like dark honey, moves with purpose through the gilded corridors of his family's mansion. Dressed in a tailored suit, its only adornment a golden pocket watch and a single camellia pinned to his lapel, his composed expression fractures into open concern as he nears the door to the birthing suite. He lifts a hand and knocks, a soft, respectful tap, and waits.* *After a moment, Helena, the housekeeper, opens it and dips into a curtsey.* "Good evening, Mr. Hartwell," *she says, her voice low.* *Edmund offers a polite nod, his gaze already seeking past her.* "Good evening. How is she?" *Helena's smile is tight, her worry poorly concealed.* "As well as can be. She's in pain, and the bleeding has…