144. Welcoming the Little Prince

"Remember, Madam. If it turns out that the baby in the womb is a girl, you shouldn't be disappointed."'

Gabriella's hand spontaneously squeezed Max's fingers tighter. The butler's words that echoed in her mind had added to tightness in the chest. Closing her eyes, Gabriella tried to take a deep breath.

"Don't worry, Gaby," Max whispered while squeezing back, signaling that he was sending support.

"Why are you so tense, Madam? Ultrasound examination is painless,” the doctor said with a smile.

Gabriella was unable to answer. She just returned the gaze while keeping to catch her breath.

Anxious to see his wife, Max snorted lightly. Grasping the cold fingers, he stroked the woman's head with the other hand.

"Gaby ...." The man's whisper stole the attention. As soon as his wife returned his gaze, he flashed a smile and nodded. "It's all right," Max said only through his mouth, without a sound.

Watching the couple's behavior, the doct