Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

The baby kicked again, and Zachary smiled.

“Seren, our baby understands us! They kicked again just now.” Serenity replied, “Your hand on my belly, so the baby probably thinks you’re playing with them.” “I really believe babies can understand,” Zachary said.

“Books say they can hear sounds while still in the womb.

That’s why we do prenatal education, right?” He continued, speaking softly to the baby, “Do you miss Daddy? From now on, I'll be here with you and Mommy, watching you grow.

Be good and don’t kick Mommy too hard; it might hurt her.

Save your kicks for me when you’re out.

I can handle it.” Serenity watched Zachary talk to their baby, her heart full of happiness.

Seeing his softer side made her feel like she had everything she needed in the world.

Zachary had changed for her, and his tenderness was reserved just for her.

Zachary stood up and lifted

her arms around his neck, giggling, “You didn’t even warn me! You scared me.” He

want you standing for too long

worry about anything.” He sat down next

missed you so much, hubby.” “Me too,” Zachary said with a

miss me enough to show it?”

he wanted, Serenity stood up, wrapped her arms around him,

held each other in a long embrace, only pulling

and show you how

times? Are you sure you can manage that?” Zachary hesitated and then laughed, “Okay, maybe

she

call me ‘hubby.’ I love hearing you say

said, smiling as he placed his hand on her

baby is born, I'll make sure to catch up on all the cuddling and kissing

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