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CHAPTER 20 WEDDED BLISS OR PREGNANCY BLUES?
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The day before their scheduled flight back to the UAE, Rain and Ami prepared a farewell party for them and a happy announcement as well. They were all happily nursing their after meal coffee when Rain and Ami stood and gaining the attention of everyone present, announced in unison
“We are expecting!” The manor erupted into cheers as the house helpers were also included in the party. Rain remained standing as he helped Ami to sit down. “After our marriage in the UAE, Ami and I despaired of ever having a child, Ami especially as it caused her sadness when she didn’t get pregnant immediately. It probably was just stress. When we got married again here, she was more relaxed, more at peace with her surroundings and that probably helped her and me. We hope next year if the Lord wishes, there will be more little patters of feet running around the manor. “ He said the last looking at Devlin an
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