(Serena's POV)A light breeze whispered through the trees as we passed through each one of them. Staring blankly at the window, heading back to the airport, after we had a consultation with Dr. Rivera here in Los Angeles.This should be the best time to visit my friend, Lily, after months of not seeing each other. However, my situation didn't give me the privilege to enjoy my time here.Yes, I'm pregnant but this is a huge life risk for my unborn child.According to my doctor, the most common maternal complications of valvular heart disease during pregnancy are heart failure, arrhythmias, and thromboembolic complications. Also, cardiac symptoms can be managed with diuresis, medical therapy, and reduced level of physical activity. There is a lot of intervention to perform for the safety of my baby but these interventions should be performed after the fourth month in the second trimester to minimize radiation exposure during organogenesis. What's frightening the most is that valve sur
(Serena's POV)I woke up when my throat feels dry. The first thing I see when I open my eyes is Marcus's pretty face. His arms wrapped around my body as he was an inch apart from mine and hearing his breathing gives me comfort.I scanned the room, I guess we're at Lily's guest room. I remember we were in the living room, watching Netflix with Lily. I must have fallen asleep without knowing. I glance at the wall clock, marked four in the morning.I sigh and was about to remove Marcus's arms, carefully, but he pulled me closer to him causing my lips to land on his.Distancing my head from his, I saw how the corner of his lips raise. "If you want a morning kiss, just tell," I muttered.He stared at me for a second, full of amusement in his eyes before he dares to close the distance between our faces again."I want a morning kiss." His warm breath touches my face softly like he always used to. Sometimes, he can be gentle but he can also portray a brutal when it comes to bed.I rolled my
(Serena's POV)As I walk out of the room, Lily's Cheshire cat grin welcomed me together with her newly cooked breakfast, already placed on the table. It's the usual breakfast she prepared. Thankfully, Marcus is a billionaire who isn't making a fuss about food.Just then, I meet her eyes, scrutinizing me as if trying to interrogate me with her own eyes.I avoided her argentine eyes and strides to the bathroom. She followed me inside without closing the door."W-What?" I asked when she didn't leave her eyes on me before I wash my face with clean water."Good morning!" Lily greeted cheerfully.Sighing, I know she wants some information about us. "Morning, Lily.""Where's your husband?" She pokes fun at the word 'husband'.My brows narrowed at her question. "He is not.""You mean... not yet.""Quit it, Lily." I shoved her shoulder for me to grab the towel behind her and wipe my face. Or maybe trying to hide my face from her teasing.She suddenly pokes my side and I flinch. She knows where
(Serena's POV)I abruptly stood up from the ground as soon as our eyes meet. I can't look straight right through his raging eyes. Who would dare? I glance at Suzy, she's silent while gazing at the ground."Dad..." She whispered."Yes, it is I, you ungracious brat!!" He hardly slaps Suzy causing me to grab Suzy's arm away from him."Please, don't hurt her--"He grabs Suzy's other arm before darting his deadly gaze into me. "Back off lady! Don't interfere in my family matters! You outsider!!"He raises his hand, maybe to slap me. Adrenaline rush through me as I covered my face with my arm, but instead to meet Uncle Gregor's callous palm, I feel someone stand in front of me, blocking the sunlight that kisses my bare face.And I'm not mistaken. It's Marcus."Don't you dare lay your fingers on her." He warned. His voice is calm but I can feel the tense in every word in that statement. Not long after, he turned to me, cupping my face while his other hand caressed my stomach. "Are you alrig
(Serena's POV)I sipped the bubble tea in front of me as I gazed out the expansive window from the Sweetgreen shop. I'm on the second floor of the King of Prussia Mall. The ambiance was relaxed and extravagant which settles my mood in balance. Thankfully, the shop has lesser people wandering around than the usual day.Suzy called me this morning and plan to meet her here. She wants me to accompany her to the hospital. At first, I was so anxious, thinking she will really abort the baby but she just laugh at me and said she wouldn't do that. She just blurted out that because she was not in her right mind.Of course, I believe Suzy will really not do that.Marcus dropped me here ten minutes ago. He was forcing me to let Kevin watch over me. I'm not a little kid that needed a chaperone. Of course, he let me win our argument.While waiting for Suzy to arrive and enjoying my time alone, someone sits in the opposite chair.I was startled to see Uncle Gregor's profound face, darting at me wit
(Serena's POV)I'm patiently leaning on the sofa, waiting for Suzy to finish dolling on the bridal gown she chooses. We are in a boutique, together with Suzy and her mother, Aunt Alyssa, for a wedding gown fitting. Suzy dragged me here since she can't take her mother on her own. Does she think I can take her mother? It's so damn awkward and uncomfortable here.She was browsing in a pile of catalogs for the perfect wedding gown for Suzy to wear on her special day, while I was a few distances away from her, trying to avoid contact with her. The same with her, ignoring my presence and treating me like an invisible human being.I don't really want to be in a room with her, especially, when Marcus is not around. It's difficult to gain confidence when you didn't have a backup behind you. But I can't turn Suzy's pleading away because she doesn't like being with her mother either.I don't understand why their mother-and-daughter bond broke off.However, I choose to ignore her too. I'm not su
(Serena's POV)After lunch, Suzy wants to shopping with me. Since Marcus is here, he will also accompany us and Suzy felt annoyed. She wants this day a girl's day out but her cousin is tagging along. These two have a love and hate relationship which I adore the most.Looking out the car window, small crystals have slowly fallen from above. It's raining.The rain came steady and cold against the windshield and rattled on the roof of the car as Marcus's Ferrari entered the parking lot of King of Prussia Mall. Suzy really likes this place to do shopping. And I'm starting to love this place also.We jerk inside the mall as Marcus and I followed Suzy behind. She ran from one store to another as if she had never been in the outside world for a long time. I'm used to seeing her like this but the man beside me is not into shopping.I saw him massaging his temple while glaring at Suzy but she must not see her cousin now, killing her back with a death glare."Will you be careful? For god sak
(Marcus's POV)I am in my office, busy with the documents when the door suddenly opened. It was Lance. He looks so nervous while holding the hanger of a suit in his hand. His face tells me everything about what was going on at the convention hall downstairs. My presence is needed there.I am not supposed to attend the annual party like I always do but Uncle Gregor warned me to at least showed my face to our people. Sighing, I massage my temple while nodding to Lance. He immediately dashed towards me and forced me to put on the clothes he brought.This is really a pain in the ass.I still need to get home as I miss my Siri and my little bean.While changing, a smile crossed my lips as I thought of our unborn child.I'm going to be a father.The excitement in my chest was about to burst when I first saw the pregnancy test but at the same time, my fears at Siri's condition made it worst. I just don't know how to handle things. To be honest, her illness and being pregnant are both risk