Beyond the Divorce

Atlas was genuinely frightened. Seeing that I could still move, he immediately carried me out and gently placed me on the bed, his large hand resting on my waist. "Does it hurt? Hmm? Tell me if there's anything wrong. Don't hide it!" I relaxed a bit and took a deep breath before shaking my head. "I think I'm fine!"

"Did you slip?" he asked, looking at me.

"Yeah! It was close!" I looked at his anxious, handsome face and smiled. This man was genuinely attractive; even his nervous expression was charming.

He quickly fetched my nightgown and gently helped me put it on. Still uneasy, he asked, "Should we still go to the hospital just in case?"

"It's okay, I didn't fall, just twisted a bit." I pulled him back to me by grabbing his already upright body. "Let's check tomorrow, and it's about time for a prenatal checkup."

"Are you sure you're not uncomfortable?" He nervously looked at me and kissed me lightly. "It's my fault. I won't let you shower alone next time."

"I'm fine. I want to eat. What did you bring me?" I quickly changed the subject, or else I was sure he'd be anxious all night.

and I blinked

bowl from the bedside table. As I was about to sit up, he pressed me back down. "Don't move, I'll feed you. It's

closed my eyes in contentment, making a blissful

said very seriously, "Do you think I'll get

Even if you do, it's okay. I enjoy your plumpness. More cushioning," he said with a

making dirty jokes again! Men are really... Why do you always

too much?" He pretended to be serious. "I mean, the

"Are you saying you're not thinking

his smile so charming it could enchant all beings. He fed me another spoonful and continued, "I mean if you eat more avocados, our future daughter

laughed freely. "What

son and daughter are our

fed