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Chapter 166 Hurricane Cathy

Author: Artemis Z.Y.
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Bernice

As we drove through the streets of Paris, Cathy's excitement only grew. She pressed her face against the window, oohing and aahing at every landmark we passed.

"Oh. Em. Gee. Is that the Eiffel Tower? It's so... pointy! Taylor, we simply must go to the top. I want to recreate that scene from 'Emily in Paris'!"

Taylor, who had finally caught his breath, looked alarmed. "Ms. Cathy, I'm not sure that's advisable in your condition..."

But Cathy was already planning our itinerary. "First, we'll do the Tower. Then shopping on the Champs-Élysées. Ooh, and we simply must have croissants at that cute little café I saw on Instagram. You know, the one with the striped awnings and the snooty waiters?"

I tried to interject. "Cathy, honey, remember what the doctor said about taking it easy?"

She waved off my concern. "Psh, doctors. What do they know? I'm pregnant, not invalid. This baby is half me and half Taylor - it can handle a little adventure!"

Poor Taylor looked like he was seriously r
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