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While Gerald was busy shopping, he accidentally spotted Renald and Syella walking together, arm in arm. They seemed inseparable.

Curious about their relationship, Gerald approached them and greeted them both.

Surprised by Gerald's presence, Renald and Syella quickly tried to hide their awkwardness.

"How have you both been?" Gerald asked as they sat down at a cafe for a brief chat.

"As you can see, Ger, we're better than 'very good'," Renald replied.

"I can see and feel it. From your body language, I can already tell that there's happiness radiating from both of you."

"Absolutely," Renald chimed in quickly. "Thanks to your wife, we've decided to get married right away. And now, Syella is two weeks pregnant. God has been so good; in less than two months, He has entrusted us with a child." He gently placed his hand on Syella's still-flat stomach.

Gerald nodded, genuinely happy for Renald and Syella and the upcoming addition to their family. They were expecting a child before he, Frans, o