Crossroads

Chapter 40

“In the early stages of pregnancy, some foods should be avoided, such as venison, celery, fried fish, morel mushrooms… These foods can cause contractions or miscarriage, so be careful. Also, some supplements, including vitamin supplements and protein powder, should not be used without a doctor’s consent…”

Today was Sunday, and George asked Dominick and Stephanie to attend the expectant parents‘ class. When they heard that fried fish was off the menu, both of them had sad expressions.

“Remember all of this!” Dominick instructed Stephanie beside him in a deep voice.

Stephanie remembered the last time she indulged herself. “But it was you who cooked the fried fish for me that day,” she complained, implying that Dominick was also at fault.

He was surprised that she dared to talk back, and Dominick’s face turned dark.

“During the first three months of pregnancy, continue to supplement with folic acid. If you need to take vitamins, you can take prenatal vitamins or milk powder under the doctor’s advice, but don’t take both at the same time to avoid excessive vitamins, which may not be good for the baby…”

The lecturer on stage continued to explain to the group of expectant parents. Stephanie sat up straight, sitting properly, and even turned on her phone’s recording to make notes while listening.

Dominick glanced at her serious demeanor and remembered his previous scolding about her not caring enough about the child in her belly, feeling somewhat pensive.

Meanwhile, the lecturer continued, “Expectant mothers should avoid bathing in water that is too hot during pregnancy. The temperature should be below 104 degrees Fahrenheit. It is best to take a shower. Also, try not to lift heavy objects, and don’t sit up suddenly when getting out of bed…”

Dominick’s stern face showed little emotion, but he remembered all these things.

Suddenly, one of the women burst into tears. “I don’t want this child anymore…”

Stephanie and the others immediately turned to look at her, exchanging gossipy glances, all staring at her husband.

“Dominick, do you think that man is cheating?” Stephanie guessed in a low voice, full of gossip.

Dominick ignored her. The woman who was crying turned pale, even her lips extremely pale, looking very weak. The next moment, she bent over as if to vomit.

“Darling, how are you feeling?” her husband asked, looking distressed.

“Get away from me!” she snapped, crying one moment and then raging the next.

“I’m nine weeks pregnant, and I throw up whatever I eat, and now I have to hold cucumber slices every day. Even the smell makes me sick, and I vomit until my stomach burns and hurts…”

The people around her tried to persuade her, “Morning sickness is normal.”

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She cried with a look of grievance. “But I’ve lost 10 pounds since I got pregnant. Everyone is looking forward to the baby’s birth, but I’m suffering every day. I even vomit blood, but they say I’m not tough…”

After hearing her complaints, Stephanie remembered that she was also about nine weeks pregnant.

Dominick touched her head, and Stephanie looked up at him. He looked serious, glancing at her thoughtfully.

In a low voice, he said, “Luckily, you can endure all this.” Compared to others, Stephanie was not so del

Stephanie felt frustrated when he said she could endure everything, showing a helpless expression,

drink, to get drunk. I don’t want to be pregnant and don’t want to have a

who was lively beside him. He put

pulled her into his arms, and Stephanie leaned against his chest, his voice low and gentle as if comforting

do you want to have? Of course, just this

felt this pregnancy was originally just an accident. Even if he

also talked to them about morning sickness, leg cramps, swelling, and other common

showed them some childbirth photos, Stephanie’s eyes widened. That

only then realized that

Dominick stared fiercely at the cesarean section

even began to suspect that Dominick might be overly

heard that men often faint in the delivery room. She wondered if Dominick would faint

period is also beneficial for physical and mental health…” the lecturer joked as she finished, teasing the expectant parents

class ended. Stephanie pulled Dominick to the

wasn’t sure if it was because of her pregnancy, but he felt her skin had become even smoother lately. He looked

he spoke. “After the first three months, moderate intimacy

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this, became angry and embarrassed. She realized

women just now were

words, not too bothered. After

seemed a bit excited. She leaned closer to him, smiling cunningly, “Dominick, they were all saying how handsome you are when I was in the restroom just

child will definitely be very handsome. Of course, mainly because of me. With a mother as beautiful as me, it’s hard for the child

chuckled lightly, pinching her nose. “Are

beautiful no matter who they take after.” A strange voice came from their right. side. It was the lecturer from

a group of people beside the glass door had

She felt so embarrassed!

head into Dominick’s chest. “Why didn’t you tell me there were people here…”

but seeing her shy demeanor, he seemed to

even more.

while the women there couldn’t help but

seemed so happy. Stephanie felt a

seemed genuinely happy. The first time

usual icy demeanor, Stephanie felt a bit dazed.

looking at?” Dominick noticed her absent–minded expression, wrapping his arm around

hungry,” she replied awkwardly

he held her shoulder as they walked, she felt somewhat unaccustomed yet suddenly felt it was quite nice to rely on

like this.

Yet, she felt his stoic demeanor always made

“Stephanie, didn’t you say you have

her cheeks turning slightly red and chuckled softly, surprised that Stephanie

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you want for lunch

Dominick hadn’t called the driver that day. He was driving himself, asking while turning

wheel.

some reason, at that moment, Stephanie had a fleeting

any other ordinary couple… But then she immediately dismissed the thought. She knew he had only married her because she was unexpectedly

picky,”