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
Zac looked at the mess before him, a vein throbbing at his temple. "No need, the pipe at home burst. I've already called someone to fix it.""Alright then, we'll reschedule. There's some good news I want to share with you."Zac was about to ask when Shane abruptly hung up. Such important news about the twins couldn't be shared over the phone.Curious, Haley asked, "What's going on? Is Zac busy?""Yeah, his pipe burst. He's probably cleaning up. You know how he is about his territory. He rarely lets anyone into his villa."Haley sighed, "Oh well, we'll have to tell him next time."At Zac’s private villa, he tossed his phone aside, glaring at the woman before him. "Didn't the housekeeper tell you not to touch anything?""I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to. I didn't think I'd trip..." Charlotte felt incredibly unlucky.She was about to be promoted at the restaurant, but the manager’s relative took her place. She just wanted to work hard and earn money, but she nearly got fired
Zac's gaze sharpened, his cold eyes settling on her. "What did you say?"Charlotte quickly shut her mouth and waved her hands in a flustered manner. "Nothing, nothing at all."She felt certain she was about to lose this high-paying job.A few minutes later, the water from the pipe finally started to lessen. Both Zac and Charlotte were exhausted, sitting on the edge of the bathtub. They were completely soaked, especially Charlotte. The new uniform she had just put on was now soaked, clinging to her body and accentuating her curves in a way that was hard to ignore.However, she was oblivious to this. Her mind was occupied with the thought, "This is it, he's going to fire me now!"She debated whether she should plead for her job, her expressions changing rapidly, which caught Zac's attention for a moment.After a brief rest, Zac turned to the helper. "Do we have any other clothes? Take her to change."The helper hesitated, "No, sir. There are only two helpers in the house, and in
Seeing the poor expression on his face, Haley asked with concern, "Zac, are you feeling unwell? You don't look so good."Zac shook his head and reached out to gently pat her soft hair. "I'm fine. The water pipe at home burst, and I've been dealing with it. Just a bit tired."Henry didn't hold back his laughter. "Zac, I told you, your house's design is impractical. It's only good for looks, but it's useless in emergencies. My place, on the other hand, is much better designed."Zac scoffed. "Your place? It looks like a flashy mansion. I can't stand being there for even an hour. I don't know how you find it appealing."Seeing the two almost start a fight over such a small matter, everyone else at the table looked helpless.Haley gently patted Zac's shoulder to calm him down. "Alright, alright, Zac. Your mood seems really off today. Did something else happen?"Zac waved his hand dismissively. "It's nothing, just that woman..."Before he could finish, everyone's attention was on him.
Haley's cheeks turned bright red as she shot him a playful glare, whispering, "Don't mess around. There are others here."Shane, enjoying her embarrassment, teased, "Oh, so it’s fine when we’re alone?"Haley turned her head away, refusing to answer. This guy could always twist her words!Shane, understanding when to stop, decided to ease up. His sweet wife was too sensitive to his teasing. It always ended up making him feel bad.Nearby, Zac grew increasingly annoyed with Henry’s questions. He shot him a sharp look, "Shut up and eat, can't your mouth stop for a moment? Hurry up, I have things to do."Facing Zac's deadly stare, Henry raised his hands in mock surrender, "I'm just curious, man. It's unusual to see a woman around you."Zac shot back, "Say another word and you'll regret it."Henry, grinning sheepishly, fell silent.Satisfied, Zac turned his attention to Haley and Shane. "Didn't we just have dinner together last night? Why are we meeting again? Something up?"Haley a
Hearing this, Haley felt a sense of relief. It seemed she still held a high place in her parents' hearts!That evening, Haley called Yvonne to share the good news. Yvonne was overjoyed and started giving a lot of advice on pregnancy care. Haley listened attentively, her eyes fixed on her mother's face on the screen, not wanting to miss a single moment.Noticing the long silence, Yvonne looked up from her herbs and saw her daughter grinning at the screen, lost in thought. She sighed and rolled her eyes, "Did you remember everything I just told you?"Haley awkwardly scratched her nose. She had only memorized half of it.Before Yvonne could say more, Shane appeared on the screen, pulling Haley into his arms. "Don't worry, Mom. I’ve got it all noted down. I’ll take good care of Haley," he reassured with a smile.Yvonne’s frown relaxed, and she nodded with satisfaction. "With you around, Shane, I can relax. Otherwise, I would be worried every day."Shane looked down at Haley and saw h