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Following the instructions on the packaging, Nino began preparing the milk for his wife. Three scoops of milk powder mixed with 200ml of warm water. After measuring everything and ensuring that the water wasn't too hot, Nicholas stirred it and brought the glass of milk to their bedroom. He also brought along an apple and two bananas to fill Alesya's stomach.

Nicholas entered the bedroom but didn't find Alesya on the bed.

"Al, where are you?" he called out, looking worried.

"Nik!" Alesya's voice came from the bathroom, but it sounded very soft and weak. Without wasting any time, Nicholas placed the tray with fruit and milk on the nightstand and rushed into the bathroom.

"Oh my God! Alesya!"

Alesya was already sitting on the bathroom floor with an extremely pale face. Nicholas immediately lifted her and carried her back to the bedroom. He gently placed her weakened body on the bed and covered her with a blanket.

Alesya was in a very weakened state and couldn't even open her eyes. Nicholas felt extremely worried and decided to call the doctor to examine Alesya's condition. It was impossible to take her to the hospital in her current state.

The doctor arrived after a 15-minute wait and stated that Alesya was fine. She needed rest and adequate nutrition to replenish her body's needs. For the time being, Alesya was given an IV to restore her energy and prevent dehydration.

"Please give her this vitamin after she wakes up, and don't forget to provide food rich in fiber. Fruits and cold milk will help reduce her nausea," the doctor advised.

Nicholas nodded in understanding. "Alright, Doctor. Thank you once again for your help."

"You're welcome. If that's all, I'll take my leave."

"Of course, Doctor."

After the doctor left, Nicholas sat back down on the edge of the bed. He looked at his wife, who was sleeping due to exhaustion from continuous vomiting. This was the first time Alesya had experienced such severe morning sickness, to the point of almost fainting.

Since it was already noon, Nicholas decided to do some cleaning while waiting for Alesya to wake up. Before leaving the room, he took a moment to gently kiss his wife's forehead and caress her still-flat stomach.

Without saying a word, Nicholas got up from his seat and went into the bathroom within the room.

At ten o'clock, Nicholas was still in their bedroom, waiting for Alesya, who had yet to wake up since morning. Nicholas had decided not to go to the restaurant for the next week. He wanted to stay home and take care of his wife until she felt better. Seeing Alesya's condition earlier in the morning made Nicholas unable to leave her.

"Eugh!"

A soft groan came from the bed, catching Nicholas's attention. He was sitting on the couch with his phone in hand and immediately turned his gaze towards the bed. Seeing Alesya starting to wake up, Nicholas quickly approached her.

"Al? Are you awake?" he asked with relief.

Slowly, Alesya opened her eyes. She blinked a few times to adjust to the lighting around her until her eyes could fully open.

"Nik? What's wrong with me?" she asked, noticing the IV line in her hand.

"You fainted earlier, and I called the doctor to check on you," Nicholas explained.

"Fainted?"

"Yeah. Your body was dehydrated from continuous vomiting, so the doctor gave you an IV," Nicholas clarified.

Alesya nodded slowly. The lingering dizziness and her weak body made her nod the only response she could manage.

"Is your head still hurting?" Nicholas asked.

"A little," Alesya replied.

"Do you want to drink?" Nicholas offered again, and Alesya responded with a nod.

Nicholas helped Alesya to drink, just a little, which eased her dry throat.

After drinking, Nicholas helped Alesya to lie down again. This time, Alesya requested to be in a semi-sitting position with a pillow behind her back.

"Are you going to eat? After that, you can take your vitamins," Nicholas suggested.

Alesya remained silent without responding to Nicholas's words. She still felt too weak to eat or do anything. She just wanted to lie down and do nothing.

"I don't have an appetite," Alesya finally said.

"You have to eat, for the baby's sake. It wouldn't be good if you don't eat," Nicholas replied.

For a moment, Alesya had forgotten about the presence of the fetus in her womb. Hearing Nicholas's words reminded her. She shifted her gaze to her still-flat stomach.

"Is the baby okay?" Alesya asked while gently caressing her belly. “Dia baik-baik saja kalau kamu makan dan minum vitaminnya,” jawab Nicholas.

"But, I don't have an appetite," Alesya said with a melancholic expression.

"Give it a try. How about some fruits? The doctor said fruits can help reduce nausea."

Alesya remained silent for a moment, then nodded. "Alright. But just a little, okay?"

"Sure. What fruit do you want?"

"Um... just a banana."

"Okay." Nicholas picked up a banana that he had prepared on the nightstand next to the bed. He peeled it halfway and handed it to Alesya.

Slowly, Alesya began to take small bites of the banana. Indeed, the nausea seemed to subside. This encouraged Alesya to eat the banana slowly. Nicholas, seeing this, felt relieved. At least, something had entered Alesya's stomach, even if it was just one banana.

"Do you want more to drink?" Nicholas asked.

Alesya nodded, and Nicholas gave her a glass of water. This time, she drank a bit more than before.

"Thank you," Alesya said.

"You're welcome," Nicholas replied as he took the glass and placed it back on the nightstand.

"Um... aren't you going to the restaurant?" Alesya asked again.

Nicholas turned to her and shook his head slightly. "No, I'll stay at home for the next week."

"Why?"

"I'm worried something might happen to you and the baby. Don't worry; I'll go back to work once you're fully recovered."

"I'm sorry. Because of me, you're not going to the restaurant."

"It's okay. You and the baby are more important than anything else," Nicholas replied.

They exchanged happy smiles. For both of them, no matter how important work was, family came first. Jobs could be found, but family couldn't be replaced.

Since learning about Alesya's pregnancy, Nicholas had also been staying at home more often. He would leave for the restaurant close to the opening time and return quickly. He was deeply concerned about anything happening to his wife if he stayed away for too long. Therefore, he tried his best to come home early to accompany his wife.

However, today, Nicholas's anxiety and worry were particularly strong. He had decided to take a week off, or until Alesya was completely better.

"Let's eat, okay? You haven't eaten anything since morning," Nicholas said.

He was currently sitting beside Alesya, with her head resting on his shoulder. Nicholas's hand was gently placed on his wife's waist, occasionally caressing her abdomen. Alesya had mentioned that gentle belly rubs helped reduce her nausea, so Nicholas did exactly as she had instructed.

"I don't feel like eating. I already had some fruits and milk earlier," Alesya replied.

"That was earlier. Now it's time for a proper meal," Nicholas insisted.

"Um... alright. But, can I ask for something?" Alesya hesitated.

"What do you want?" Nicholas asked gently.

"To be carried to the dining table," Alesya replied.

Hearing this request brought a smile to Nicholas's face.

"Alright, my lady. Let me carry you, but you have to promise to eat a proper meal later," Nicholas replied.

Alesya smiled and nodded enthusiastically. Nicholas immediately got up from his seat, standing by the side of the bed and extending his arms. Without hesitation, Alesya leaped into Nicholas's arms, and he caught her perfectly.

They exchanged glances for a moment. Then Alesya gave Nicholas a quick peck on the lips and smiled broadly. Not one to be outdone, Nicholas responded with a kiss on Alesya's luscious lips.

"All right, let's go downstairs," Nicholas said.