However, since there had not been any overt actions from Emily, it was not appropriate to speculate maliciously. After all, it was just Haley’s intuition.The next day, Shane, Haley, and Zac returned to Jasper City. Henry and Jenny were there to greet them at the airport. Spotting them, Henry waved enthusiastically."Over here!"Haley and Shane exchanged a quick glance and hurried over.Henry gave Zac a big hug, avoiding Haley and Shane mainly out of fear of Shane. Shane was very protective of his wife, not allowing anyone to touch her.Jenny, on the other hand, was fearless. Ignoring Shane's wary look, she threw her arms around Haley. "Haley, you're finally back! I've missed you so much!"Haley hugged her back. "I've missed you too! How have you been? Has Henry been treating you well?"Before Jenny could respond, Henry interjected, "What do you mean, 'treating her well'? I'd never dare treat her badly!"Jenny giggled and nodded in agreement. "That's true."If Henry ever ups
As they were chatting, there was a sudden knock at the door, and Henry called out, "Come in."Several servers in uniforms entered, each carrying plates. The last one held a freshly opened bottle of red wine and placed it between Zac and Henry, saying, "Enjoy your meal."Henry was busy trying to get Jenny to eat more, while Zac sat quietly, his gold-rimmed glasses reflecting the light, making him look unapproachable. The girl pouring the wine met Zac's cold gaze, panicked, and her hand trembled, causing the liquid to spill. The wine dripped along the edge of the table, landing on Zac's suit pants, in a rather unfortunate spot. Before Zac could react, the girl hastily grabbed a napkin and started wiping the area, apologizing repeatedly, "I'm so sorry, sir. I didn't mean to... please forgive me..."Zac looked down to see her white hand holding a napkin, rubbing the awkward spot. His face darkened instantly. If not for his ingrained manners, he might have thrown her out.Seeing she
Not long after, Zac’s assistant arrived, carrying a paper shopping bag. Zac took his suit jacket off, using it to discreetly cover the stain on his pants, and headed to the restroom."You guys go ahead and eat. Don’t wait for me."He returned about ten minutes later. Haley looked up at him and suddenly said, "Hey, Zac, can I ask you a favor?"Zac turned his head, his gaze softening. "What is it?""Be my model for a day. I want to design an outfit for you, something handmade."Ever since she became the CEO of JY Group, her status had skyrocketed, making it nearly impossible for ordinary people to wear her designs. The last piece she designed was for Grandpa, and after his passing, Charles had him dressed in it for the funeral.He said, "He didn’t get to wear it much, but your grandpa loved it. It was a heartfelt gesture from you as his granddaughter. I think wearing this suit as he leaves us will make his journey to the afterlife less lonely."At that moment, Haley truly understo
After dinner, Haley leaned against Shane, feeling drowsy. Shane took off his suit jacket and draped it over her, then lifted her into his arms. "I’m taking Haley home. You guys can stay as long as you like.""Wait, we'll come too. We’re pretty much done here," Henry said, holding Jenny’s hand as they followed them outside. Zac, though silent, also followed suit.At the restaurant entrance, waiting for the driver, they overheard a conversation."Supervisor, please don’t fire me. I really need this job. I swear it wasn’t on purpose.""Charlotte, do you have any idea who you messed with? If they hadn't let it go, how much would we have had to pay? Now get out.""Supervisor..."Charlotte Luke could not hold back her tears, desperately pleading for her job. The familiar voice made Zac frown. He usually avoided getting involved in such matters, but the sound of a slap caught his attention.The supervisor’s sharp, gloating voice cut through the air, "Charlotte, I’ve had enough of you.
The supervisor sneered, "Then don't blame me for being rude! What's your name? I'll make sure you're not welcome here anymore."Before Zac could respond, Charlotte tugged at his sleeve, whispering, "Sir, thank you for standing up for me, but the owner of this restaurant has a lot of influence. You don't want to cross him.""Really?" Zac replied indifferently, looking over his shoulder. "You think I can't afford to cross you?"Shane raised an eyebrow and signaled Henry. Holding Haley in his arms, Shane couldn't move easily, so Henry took out Shane's phone and dialed the restaurant manager's number.In less than three minutes, a middle-aged man with a protruding belly came running out, one shoe missing in his haste. He didn't even notice, his mind consumed by a single thought that the boss was here for an inspection! And from the sound of it, the boss wasn't happy with him.Could the boss have found out about the things he had been doing?The supervisor was puzzled by how these men
Charlotte was utterly confused, having no idea what had just happened. How had the supervisor and the manager, who were giving her such a hard time moments ago, been dismissed so suddenly?She wanted to thank Zac, but he didn't even glance at her before walking away.The next day, when Haley heard about what happened, she looked disappointed. "I can't believe I missed such a drama! Why didn't you wake me up?"Shane, unfairly blamed, laughed helplessly. "If I had woken you up, would I still be able to sleep in our room tonight?"Haley blushed and had no retort. Shane handed her a peeled apple. "Want some?"Haley shook her head vehemently, leaning back and making a face. "No way! I'm full. I can't eat another bite."Shane set down the fruit knife and leaned in, pressing his face against her soft belly. "Really? Let me check."Haley wore a thin-strapped nightgown, the fabric just a whisper against her skin. Shane's warm breath seeping through the fabric made her flush even more.
Shane slowly closed his mouth, deciding not to say anything further. The doctor had mentioned that the fetus's hearing system starts developing around two months, and now at three months, it might be able to hear his voice. Although he secretly hoped for a daughter, he would still love a son just as much.After thinking for a long time, Shane came up with a name, "Caden Ford."Haley nodded in approval. "Okay, let's go with that. We'll see which one we end up using."Shane pulled Haley into his arms, confidently saying, "Darling, trust your husband's intuition. It's definitely a girl."Haley couldn't help but laugh. She patted his shoulder playfully, "I have an appointment with Jenny tomorrow for a check-up. Do you want to come with me?""So soon?" Shane was surprised. He still cherished the last check-up report and often took it out to admire.Haley gently touched her stomach, her eyes soft. "We've been traveling between Jasper City and the capital for the past month. Time flew b
The results of the prenatal checkup came in quickly. Haley and Jenny had their checkups done together to save time.Haley's ultrasound results came in first. The doctor smiled and said, "Everything looks great. Both babies are healthy. You're almost four months along now, so it's a good time to start some early education and prenatal yoga. Aerobic exercise is also beneficial for the babies.""Thank you, doctor. We will... Wait, both?" Haley looked up in surprise.Even Shane was stunned. "Doctor, are you sure?"The doctor gave them a peculiar look. "How could I be wrong about something like this? There's no mistake. Mrs. Ford is carrying twins. Her body is a bit weak, so the babies' development has been slower, which is why it wasn't noticed earlier."Haley gripped Shane's sleeve tightly and looked up at him. "Honey, we're having twins!"Shane suppressed his excitement and gently pulled her into his arms. His movements were careful, as if handling something fragile."Thank you, s