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Chapter 1158

Author: Chweety
Charles dumped a rainbow assortment of pregnancy tests into Noelle's hands, rattling off explanations. Noelle's cheeks burned with embarrassment, but Charles was all business and did not notice a thing. "I didn't trust just one brand, so I got them all. Try each one, okay?"

"Charlie!" Noelle inhaled sharply, her smile strained. "Relax, will you? Let's just start with two, alright?"

She grabbed a couple of tests from the pile and escaped to the bathroom. Charles's earnest face flashed in her mind. He was totally baby-crazy, and his eagerness for a kid was obvious.

If she was negative, maybe it was time to actually try for a baby. However, if it was positive, she would be so happy. Her grip tightened on the tests, a flutter of nerves dancing in her stomach.

Noelle squared off with her reflection before taking the plunge. The wait was torture, time stretching forever until one line turned to two. She could not help but bounce with joy. Just to be sure, she tried another test and got t
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