Pierre went still upon hearing this.

"The appointment for the 4D ultrasound scan is tomorrow. We should go together as a family." With that, Selena nuzzled into his embrace and drifted off into an easy sleep.

The following morning, Pierre arranged for a scrumptious breakfast spread. Selena had only just woken up and made her way downstairs when he beckoned her over to the dining table. She shot him a quizzical look, to which he responded with, "I'll be going to the company today, Selena. It's about time I let them know that I'm still alive and kicking."

Upon hearing this, she stiffened.

He grew worried when he saw the odd look on her face. "What is it? What's wrong?"

"Didn't I tell you about the prenatal check-up today? Moreover, today is the day for the very important 4D ultrasound scan."

His face fell when he heard this. "Oh, I... I must have forgotten about it. I swear, my memory's getting worse. I'll go with you for the appointment."

"Fine," she answered with a stony expression.

the one who promised to go along with her for all the scheduled prenatal

his behavior had only grown more erratic since the day of his

so over the moon that she forgot to ask him about anything else. Now that I think

hand and pleaded, "Pierre, if there's anything going on with you, promise me you'll tell me about it. I can't stand living every day of my life in fear and panic." She was even beginning to

is focus on the baby. You won't have to live in fear

her nose affectionately. "I'm really retired. I swear I'm telling you the truth. Would you like to see the retirement scheme they gave me? Maybe then you'll believe me." She buried her face in his shoulder, choosing to believe him. Nonetheless, she couldn't help being skeptical over a lot of things, and her distrust probably had something to do with the aftermath of his

arrival at the hospital later that

moving the transducer over her baby bump while gesturing at the monitor with his free hand, saying, "See, that's the baby's little fist; this is the spine; this is the little feet; and this is the baby's

at the image displayed on

the baby's

of the baby's heartbeat was projected

approval, "The baby's heartbeat is strong and healthy. Let's

managed to capture the baby's face in the picture. Alright, the both of you can wait

Pierre helped Selena prop into a sitting position, and they were beaming as

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255