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 check-ups, so it was unlikely that he would forget something as important as a 4D ultrasound

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

over the moon that she forgot to ask him about anything else.

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

her hand assuringly as he said, "All you have to do is focus on the baby. You won't have to live in fear anymore. I'm retired now, remember? I won't ever have

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

later that

monitor with his free hand, saying, "See, that's the baby's little fist; this

into a smile at the image displayed on the monitor, and

let's hear the baby's heartbeat, shall

clopping of the baby's heartbeat was projected from the

doctor declared with a sense of approval, "The baby's heartbeat is strong and healthy.

to capture the baby's face in the

prop into a sitting position, and

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