“I’m really okay. It only hurt for a while. I think I just ate something wrong, so it’s all good now.” She continued, “Let’s go back to the apartment.”Mark arched his brows as he was still a little worried. “Are you sure?”“Of course. Do you want me to jump around and prove it to you?” She blinked and said cheekily. “Save it. Just let me know if you’re feeling unwell, okay?” She was pregnant. Was she trying to scare him by jumping around? Summer nodded and grabbed Charlotte’s hand before she continued her way down the stairs. The pain had only lasted for a few seconds before it vanished, so she was not too bothered by it.She had the same stinging sensation when she woke up in the morning. But it also went away after a short while, so she was still not concerned about it. Charlotte had also woken up, and she wanted to eat mashed potatoes as well as horchata. Plus, she had scattered her toys all over the floor. She did not brush her teeth or wash her face after she woke up i
Solomon was still as stubborn as an ox, behaving like a child. “What for? My body is still strong. I can live for another forty years at least, so I don’t need a check-up!”Summer was at her wit's end with him, but she had already planned something in her mind. She was going to drag Solomon with her the next time she visited the hospital. Summer did not spend much time at home. She packed up the roasted vegetables that Daisy had prepared before she left with Charlotte.Mark had an important meeting to attend that night, so he could not make it back to send them to his apartment. That was why they took a cab back instead. After Summer put Charlotte to bed, she sat on the couch in the living room and waited for Mark. But, a burst of sleepiness hit her as she slowly fell asleep on the couch. The quartz clock that hung in the middle of the living room pointed at one. The apartment door made a creaking sound, and Mark’s tall and burly silhouette appeared before the door. It looked
Mark was still sound asleep as he held her tightly in his arms. His left hand had been recklessly placed on her chest, cupping the “softness” in his hand.She had just discovered this sleeping habit of his recently. His lower jaw was even nested in her soft hair. Unable to move, she reached out and pushed him so that he would let go. But unexpectedly, he held her even tighter than before.Summer was left with no choice but to speak gently. “I’ll go and wash my face. You can sleep a little while more. I’ll wake you up once breakfast is ready.”He responded softly from his throat as he let her go. She then went to the washroom to freshen up before she went to make breakfast. She had woken up late during the past few days, which left her no time to prepare breakfast. Since she had gotten up early today, she did not have to go down to buy them breakfast, and she planned to make it on her own. She made Charlotte an omelet and continued to make some pumpkin soup. She also took out D
It was around seven in the morning, which was during rush hour, and the road was extremely busy. Mark’s face looked as if it was frozen in a layer of snow when he stepped on the pedal, and his sporty SUV started to weave in between the cars.Summer told him to slow down as her face was drenched in cold sweat.However, it was impossible for Mark to slow down. He even wished he could grow a pair of wings and fly right to the hospital.He then remembered that Charlotte was left alone in the apartment. He put on his earpiece and gave Solomon a call so that he could take care of Charlotte at the apartment. He sped the whole way and continuously ran red lights, which was why they made it to the hospital in a short time. They went to a private hospital nearby, so the environment was decent, and it was mostly visited by the rich. They rushed right into the doctor’s office as he was already expecting them. He pressed his hand against Summer’s stomach, and the pain made her draw a cold b
The furrowed brows on Mark’s face finally loosened along with his tensed body as he felt relieved at last. “How’s her condition now?”“She’s currently getting a drip and is being transferred to a normal ward. She’s asleep now, so just make sure she gets a lot of rest after she wakes up. Then she should be fine and dandy…”“What could have caused the miscarriage?”“Food poisoning. I already asked Ms. Hart earlier, and she said that she’s been having a lot of horchatas lately. Even though it’s just horchata, it contains a high level of sesame seeds and cinnamon, which is why it tastes so unique. However, they are both found to threaten miscarriages, especially sesame seeds. Since Ms. Hart has been consuming them for such a long period of time, it’s normal for this to happen. That’s why pregnant women should really watch their food intake tightly and not just eat anything.”If they had it for one more meal or found out about it a little later, Summer would have already experienced a m
Ronald also had the shop owner put an additive into the horchata to make people addicted to the food. It was merely a special ingredient.Besides, the addiction one got would not be as serious as drug addiction. The customers would just constantly be reminded of the horchata’s taste and crave for it. As long as Summer continuously consumed the horchata, Ronald could guarantee that she would have a miscarriage. Furthermore, when the investigations start, Ronald would never be the one to blame. Putting additives into the food was something that many restaurants did, especially hotpot restaurants where they had these special spices. The failure of this plan had completely overthrown his effort. Since such a good plan had been ruined in the suited man’s hands, it made Ronald furious, and he desperately wanted to throw him out of the room.It was apparent that there was no possibility of reusing the same method after its failure. Ronald’s face remained gloomy as he sat there. All
“You don’t need a reason to love somebody…” That was all Ronald had to say.Samantha stopped asking. She never gave him any extra attention before she was diagnosed with leukemia. She had thought that he was just like any other man, who was only after her looks and just wanted to sleep with her. However, she completely changed her impression of him after this incident. He was actually the best one she had ever met among all the men!Elsewhere, in the hospital...Summer was still recuperating. She intentionally asked Solomon to buy her a few pregnancy books.She only understood the importance and circumstances of her diet after this incident. She knew that she had to study thoroughly and understand everything about pregnancy.Her preferences did not change a lot when she was pregnant with Charlotte, which explained why she did not crave any particular food. Her diet at that time remained the same as her usual diet.She did not have to do much while she was pregnant with Charlott
“Why did Mr. Valentine say that horchata was addictive?” The doctor was puzzled, and he could not agree with Mark’s conclusion. Horchata was a healthy food. “They have been eating horchata for a week, but they are not tired of it.” In short, the way the two of them liked horchata that much was beyond reason. “But it could also be possible that the beverage shop makes superb beverages.” The doctor glanced across the room and saw the half bowl of horchata. “Mr. Valentine, could I take this half bowl of horchata away?” “Sure.” Charlotte was on IV therapy and asleep now, her little face still pale. But the doctor told him she was fine. Charlotte was discharged in the afternoon. Mark instructed his assistant, Harry, to take care of the discharge procedures and prepare to take the mother and daughter back to the apartment. “Bring her home,” Solomon said. Charlotte was still weak and needed care, and he and Daisy were at home every day; they could take care of Charlotte. Besid