Chapter 114: Strange Cravings Tried

“Talk about over moisturizing,” Kate remarked as Carlos repeatedly put lotion on her stomach.

Carlos’s smile reached his ears while sometimes speaking to Kate’s belly. “Hello, baby. Daddy’s home. I miss you and mommy so much.”

Carlos’s happiness seemed endless, but soon, a hint of sadness washed over him. He looked up at Kate and revealed, “The competition is moving up faster than I expected.”

“Oh,” Kate reacted, her heart aching with the news.

“I’ll be here for six weeks, practicing with Alex. Then I’ll be leaving again for Wimbledon,” Carlos reminded. “On the bright side, I am no longer required to join minor tournaments after Europe, so I can stay until the US Open.”

Kate’s smile returned. She uttered, “I think that’s great. You’ll be here when our baby is bigger. I heard that is the most trying time for me.”

Lifting his brow, Carlos asked, “How so?”

“I remember Gaby whining about not being able to… put on her socks and bending,” Kate revealed, encouraging laughter from th