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,

want to be pregnant and don’t want to have a baby…” The crying pregnant woman was finally helped

painful appearance and looked down at Stephanie, who was lively beside him. He put

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

more kids do you want to have? Of course,

pregnancy was originally just an accident. Even if he did have another child, it would

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

Stephanie’s eyes widened. That bloody cesarean section

that childbirth involved cutting

cesarean section photo, then turned to

to suspect that Dominick

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

is also beneficial for physical and mental

ended. Stephanie pulled Dominick to the corner

slightly flushed. He wasn’t sure if it was because of her pregnancy, but he felt her skin had become even smoother lately. He looked at her rosy lips, feeling an urge inside

“After the first three months, moderate intimacy is beneficial for physical and mental health. Stephanie. Let’s give it a

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became angry and embarrassed. She realized

women just now were all eyeing

too bothered. After

to him, smiling cunningly, “Dominick, they were all saying how handsome you are when I was in

child will definitely be very handsome. Of course, mainly because of me. With a mother as beautiful

and chuckled lightly, pinching her nose. “Are you proud of

take after.” A strange voice came from their right. side. It was the

that a group of people beside the glass door had heard their entire

She felt so embarrassed!

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

demeanor, he seemed to be amused by her. He gently

even more.

heaved with laughter while the women there couldn’t help but stare, finding him truly

she was embarrassed, but he seemed so

at him. Dominick seemed genuinely happy. The first time

usual icy demeanor, Stephanie felt a bit dazed.

are you looking at?” Dominick noticed her absent–minded expression, wrapping

hungry,” she replied awkwardly

walked, she felt somewhat unaccustomed yet suddenly

like this.

of the Wellington family, exuded an innate aristocratic demeanor that made him seem aloof. Yet, she felt his stoic demeanor always made her feel safe as if she had nothing to fear when

good mood. “Stephanie,

chuckled softly, surprised that Stephanie could also be

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want for

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

wheel.

fleeting feeling that they were just like any

but wonder what it would be like if they were like any other ordinary couple… But then she immediately dismissed the thought.

picky,” she