Winter passed, and spring came. Cordelia’s baby bump grew in the blink of an eye as she was nearing five months.Without the morning sickness, her appetite improved, and the baby grew well. Her stomach was bigger than regular pregnant women's. Other than the big belly, however, her limbs were slim, and she looked more radiant day after day.She could feel the baby’s movement and imagined how cute it was to turn around or stretch in her womb, letting out giggles involuntarily. The bliss of being a mother was evident in her, and others wished her the best genuinely when they saw it.Rowan was the first to lose his composure. With the excuse of observing the medical standard of the joint hospital, he came to Centrolis again. This time, he checked Cordelia on his own.After combining both modern medicine and a holistic approach, the final conclusion was reached—Cordelia was carrying a baby boy!Once the news got out, the Hamertons blew up.Liam was so happy that he barely slept, fo
“Honey, I dreamed that it’s a really handsome boy.” Cordelia snuggled him by the shoulder. “He’s around three or four in my dream, and he’s fair and plump like a little rice dumpling, waving his arms to ask me to carry him!“He looks like you.” Cordelia looked into Zephyr’s eyes. “Like a mini you!”Zephyr’s heart skipped a beat.“Is he also… fierce?”“How do you know?” Cordelia giggled. “I even dreamed that he yelled at you. But his voice was so soft that he was so cute even when he shouted at you!”Zephyr was speechless. How did he know? He had dreamed about him too! That aggressive little dumpling had even hugged his wife in front of him—as a provocation!Zephyr held Cordelia’s hand abruptly, and his grip grew harder. He was only snapped out of his daze when she gasped in pain.“Sorry, sorry, I didn’t mean to hurt you…”“Don’t come over!”“Huh?”Cordelia pouted. “I’m afraid of the heat now. Don’t stay close to me.”Zephyr smiled weakly and could only keep a distance from h
The men gathered in the bar’s private room. It was rare for them to relax.Many good things had happened lately. Josiah and Kelly were engaged. They were going to get married a year later. At the same time, their companies will collaborate by then.From now on, the Bayers and the Tanners would head toward a brighter future together.Not only had Seth succeeded with his confession, but Zennie was so outstanding she got seven A’s in the spring self-enrolment program. The Centrolis Medical Institute made an exception to accept her. She was enrolled as an undergraduate and Master’s degree student.She and Seth promised they would study to become doctors together. They would work together at the operating table in the future.Nicholas was confused. Why were these academic tyrants so dramatic even in love? How old would they be after they were done with their studies? Did they want to get married and have kids? Were they in a relationship to sacrifice to humans in the medical field?“Y
A few days later, Cordelia followed Zephyr to Melorian.The journey was a smooth one. She no longer had morning sickness and did not feel uncomfortable. After two days of jet lag, she was full of energy again.She wanted to check out the city.It was where Zephyr had grown up. It was not as gloomy as Ricos, and it was sunny every day. Each building was packed with history.The city had this unique sturdiness. Coupled with the sunset and the pigeons flying by the top of the church, it became a beautiful scene.Cordelia fell in love with this place.Zephyr held her hand and took her through the streets. They would watch matches at Old Clifford, look at peculiar items at Northern Point, and feed pigeons at Rylands Square.He used to only come here when he was sad. He had never thought he would take his beloved wife here one day.The pigeons at the square seemed to have gained weight. Life was good here.“Do you like this place?” He hugged her from behind.Cordelia’s belly was gr
“No matter what, I want to fight with you.” Cordelia held his hand and looked into his eyes. She was gentle but determined. “Haven’t it always been like this? We promised that we wouldn’t let each other face everything alone.”Zephyr felt warmth in his heart. He played with her hair.He chuckled a moment later and said, “Mm-hmm, you’re right. Then what do you want to do, wifey?”“I haven’t thought about it yet.” She smiled. Her stomach rumbled as she was hungry again.Rather embarrassed, she looked at her husband while blushing.He pulled her into his embrace and laughed out loud.“Wifey, I know what you should do now. You should just start a Southeast Aciatic restaurant here. You can eat while making money! It’s perfect!”Cordelia jumped up to punch him.He voluntarily bent down for her to hit him. If she used more energy now, she would eat more later.They walked toward the hotel in the city center while fooling around in laughter.Not far away, a few pairs of eyes were wat
Cordelia was stunned and failed to react.Meanwhile, the lady introduced herself naturally. “You’ve never met me, cousin-in-law. I’m Ava, my dad is Noah. I’m sure you’ve met my dad!”“Oh!” Cordelia came to a realization. “So, you’re Zen’s cousin.”“That’s right!” Ava smiled.Cordelia had seen Zephyr’s uncle at the family dinner.He was a strange man. He was plump like a ball, and he looked wicked when he smiled. His existence made one uncomfortable.It was said that he was also the person among the Bakers who was against Janine and Zephyr the most.He would always say privately: “Why get someone with a different family name to take over the Bakers’ matters?”However, he would flatter them when they were around.Ava was not Noah’s daughter. She was his wife’s daughter with another man. They said she was great at pleasing the adults. He loved her, giving her the life of a princess.Nobody in the Bakers dared to say that she was a drag.It was said that she had asked to change
Ava’s face was flushing and turning pale. She stood aside, looking terrible.With a look from Zephyr, the maids around moved the food from the table to the trash can.“I heard at the door that you only bought her breakfast because you didn’t know what gift to get when you’re meeting her the first time?” His eyes were cold as he looked at Ava.Ava quickly nodded without knowing what he really meant.“You brought those things the first time you visit?” He scoffed. “Didn’t your parents teach you etiquette when you visit someone?”She was shocked. “Cousin—”“Although you’re uncle’s stepdaughter, you grew up in the Bakers.” Zephyr glanced at her expressionlessly. “Go home to ask your parents what to do in situations like this.“You’re meeting me and my wife this time. Don’t embarrass yourself again when you visit someone else in the future. Don’t humiliate our family!”Ava’s shoulders were shaking as she clenched the side of her clothes with one hand.Zephyr ordered coldly, “Send t
“He has the mind of a 10-year-old child. He knows some stuff, but not too much.”Cordelia nodded.Therefore, it made sense that he was rude and that it was hard to communicate with him sometimes.As such, out of guilt, Janine did not mind what he said.“Not only my mom, but my grandfather is patient with him too,” said Zephyr. “He married Hannah, who is Ava’s mom.“But he’ll listen to whatever she says. She has her fingers around him, which is a headache to my grandfather. My mom has spoken to him a couple of times, and he dared to fight back. That’s why they’re not as close now.”Cordelia understood now.Perhaps Noah did not get the terrible behavior and reputation from himself. Instead, someone was ordering him to do what he did.Zephyr patted her head. “Cordelia, I told you all this so that you can be aware, not to exhaust you mentally.”“Mm-hmm, I know!” She smiled. “My mission here is to rest well and give birth to our son!”…Ava had been trying to get close to Cordeli