Reports said that with Elliott’s passing, Mallory and Ashton’s wedding plans were postponed. Apparently, Mallory caused a huge scene for several days, leaving Ashton completely frazzled.
1 had no interest in their affairs anymore. My only focus was on my baby, and I was eagerly anticipating the birth so that I could finally feel at peace.
At seven months, my legs began to swell, making movement difficult. I decided to hire a nanny to help with daily tasks but found myself dissatisfied with every candidate I tried.
Then, another prenatal check–up came around. That day, as I slowly made my way out of the obstetrics department, I felt a faint sense of unease.
The doctor had said the baby was larger than average, which might complicate a natural birth. She advised me to control my diet and stay active.
I began thinking back to how my appetite had grown after the fourth month. It was like everything I saw looked delicious, and every bite was heavenly–I could not help but regret my lack of restraint.
I continued walking toward the hospital lobby, now more resolved to keep to a proper diet and come up with an exercise plan for myself.
Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a familiar figure in the distance. Startled, I stopped in my tracks and stared. Yet when I focused again, the figure was already gone.
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Chapter 8
