3 Under The Lens Of Scrutiny
Upon delving into the narrative, I anticipated a climax befitting the notorious archetype of neglectful spouses and partners during childbirth—a demographic whose actions often warrant retribution. It’s common knowledge that these individuals, who fail to provide the necessary support at such a critical juncture, invite societal reproach.
However, I was taken aback to learn that the extent of their punishment is merely a collective side-eye from the attending healthcare team. Expectations of a more tangible admonishment, perhaps a ceremonious chastisement or a subtly compromised cup of hospital coffee as a token of the staff’s disapproval, went unmet..