Lucas fell silent momentarily before saying, "She was on a mission once. It was in an icy terrain, and Felicity was soaked in cold water for two days."Because of that, she suffered severe injuries. The military doctor said she could not have children."This was initially Felicity's secret, and Lucas had no intention of sharing it with Fred.But Lucas reckoned it was better to tell the truth once he saw Fred's genuine feelings for her. That way, Fred could consider it himself. Lucas' words did not discourage Fred. Instead, he felt even more sorry for Felicity. He felt that she was a woman who sacrificed so much for the country. What reason did he have to scorn her?Fred smiled and responded, "It doesn't matter if she can't have children. I don't like kids anyway. In the future, Chels' child can inherit the family business."Lucas was somewhat surprised by how open-minded Fred was. Fred gave it another thought and decided he wouldn't give up on being with Felicity even if C
Lucas answered earnestly, "I'm not touching you improperly. This is just a typical massage. Did you become more sensitive after getting pregnant?""You only need to massage my calves. There's no need to do my thighs."A slight blush crept up Chelsey's cheeks. Even the thumping of her heart became erratic. Lucas' touch felt like torture to her. She felt incredibly uncomfortable. "Okay, I'll only massage your calves." Lucas obeyed and continued to massage Chelsey's calves. He was getting the hang of becoming a good masseur. Lucas remembered the enchanting dream as he massaged Chelsey. In the dream, Chelsey was captivating. She held onto him tightly, looking beautiful and charming beneath him. The more Lucas thought about it, the more he believed it wasn't a dream. He believed that it happened in real life.Having impure thoughts about a pregnant woman seemed inappropriate. So, Lucas immediately suppressed the turbulent emotions within him. His intense gaze lingered o
At first, Felicity wanted to say, "Even if you master them, I still won't get together with you."But she realized Fred might give up on his own in a few days, so she did not say anything. Felicity smiled awkwardly. "I'll wait and see."Fred, too, did not expect that he would still be attending extra classes at his age. He was turning 40, after all. On Monday nights, he had martial arts class. Tuesday nights were for horseback riding, while he would learn fencing on Wednesday nights. Saturdays were for flying lessons, and bomb disposal and detonation training were reserved for Sundays.Fred's schedule was packed. Nevertheless, he did not find it bothersome.Instead, he was happy. That was because the more he learned, the closer he got to Felicity.Fred was sure that his sincerity would move her one day.…After breakfast, Lucas, Chelsey, and Felicity left together. The three of them shared a car. Felicity sat in the passenger seat while Lucas and Chelsey were in the
Lucas could have quickly escaped by jumping out of the car when the truck came crashing. However, he chose to stay and protect Chelsey. He tightly embraced her, shielding her from the impact.Lucas' back slammed against the car seat. The pain was piercing and unbearable, yet he did not even let out a groan. Chelsey's safety was the priority at present. As he held onto Chelsey, Lucas repeatedly reassured her, "Don't be scared. I'm here. We'll go to the hospital right away."Chelsey's face turned pale as she clutched her belly. She was not concerned about her own safety but for the baby's well-being.Despite the impact on the vehicle, the windows were still functional. Lucas opened the window and carried Chelsey as they exited the car. The truck was drawing closer. Chelsey immediately screamed in panic, "Run! Don't mind me! Just run!" She pushed Lucas while yelling, "Quick! Run!"Lucas held Chelsey even tighter with a determined look, declaring, "If we go down, we go
Chelsey nodded nervously in response.Although she had seen and read about contractions in videos and books, she was not prepared for the pain.Chelsey moved slightly and realized her hips were raised. The flow of amniotic fluid seemed to have slowed down. Her emotions were all over the place. Chelsey looked at Lucas helplessly and pleaded, "Don't go.""Don't worry. I won't leave. I'll stay with you." Lucas held her hand tightly.As Chelsey's mind became sharper, she noticed Lucas' injured arm. She could vaguely see the bandage inside his sleeve.Chelsey could not hold back her tears when she recalled what Lucas had said just before the truck hit them.At the sight of Chelsey crying, Lucas immediately took a tissue to wipe away her tears. "Don't be afraid. The doctor said the baby is healthy. Although the delivery came a month early, everything will be fine. You and the baby will be okay."However, Chelsey cried even harder. "Lucas, don't worry about me if we're ever
Chelsey yelled in frustration, "Lucas Yates, I want to kill you! You're a jerk! I hate you. Why are you so annoying? You're detestable!"At that moment, it seemed like she had released all the pent-up grievances she carried with her.No matter how Chelsey scolded Lucas, he remained calm. "Yes, indeed. I'm a jerk. I'm detestable. Go ahead and hit me as hard as you want. Hit me until you're satisfied."However, Chelsey covered her face and sobbed quietly. Tears fell because she thought she was weak. Whenever Chelsey was determined not to forgive Lucas, he would risk his life to protect her. And whenever he did that, it was impossible for her to hate him. Chelsey thought Lucas represented the inescapable doom in her life. After Chelsey's cervix dilated to three centimeters, the nurse wheeled her into the delivery room.Lucas was not allowed to enter. So, he could only anxiously wait outside.Inside the delivery room, Chelsey felt scared and helpless.She decided she did
"Hello, baby. It's me, Mommy…" Chelsey's hand rested on the incubator as she gazed at her child affectionately.He was indeed tiny. His hands might be big enough to hold only one peanut. Chelsey could not get enough of looking at her baby. Lucas had been supporting her by her side. He hesitated to let go. Only when Chelsey could no longer stand did she return to the bed and lie down. Yet, she kept glancing at her baby. It felt unreal, as if she was in a dream. The baby was still kicking and punching in her belly just the day before. How did he end up being born today?Everything happened too fast. Chelsey waited until she felt slightly better and looked less disheveled before asking Lucas to call Fred.As soon as Fred received the call, he rushed to the hospital. He could not even be bothered with his meeting.He sighed in relief when he saw Chelsey and the baby safe and sound.Chelsey sat on the bed and said weakly, "Uncle Fred, I remember what my mom told me.""Wh
Timothy almost burst into tears when he saw that Chelsey was unharmed."It has been hard on you, Chels," he said. Chelsey knew Timothy cared more about her than she did herself.Despite the pain, she still flashed a smile to reassure him. "Tim, I'm okay. Look at me—perfectly fine. I didn't even lose a single strand of hair."Although Timothy did not witness Chelsey giving birth, he could still imagine the pain and struggle she went through. While she was in labour, he stayed home with his parents. His grandmother's sudden death disrupted his plans.Timothy did not even have time to visit Chelsey. He walked toward the incubator and grew excited upon seeing the baby. With his gaze fixed on the child, Timothy commented, "He's so tiny and cute. He looks a lot like you." Chelsey sat on the bed and turned her head to look at Timothy and her baby.The doctor said that although the baby was slightly underweight, all his organs had developed well.They could be discharged as l