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,

drunk. I don’t want to be pregnant and don’t want to have a baby…” The crying pregnant

looked at her painful appearance and looked down at Stephanie, who was lively beside him. He put his arm around her waist, his palm against her flat belly. “Stephanie, let’s

his chest, his voice low and gentle as if comforting her. At this moment, Stephanie felt

kids do you want to

this pregnancy was originally just an accident. Even if he did have another

to them about morning sickness, leg

them some childbirth photos, Stephanie’s eyes

only then realized that childbirth involved cutting the

stronger. Dominick stared fiercely at the cesarean section photo, then turned to

that Dominick

faint in the delivery room. She wondered if Dominick

the early and late stages of pregnancy, moderate intimacy during the middle period is

the corner sneakily. “Dominick,

her cheeks 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

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and embarrassed. She realized men were creatures

now were

words, not too bothered. After all, he

they were all saying how handsome you are when I was in the restroom

mainly because of me. With a mother as beautiful as me, it’s hard for the child to be

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

so good–looking. The baby will be beautiful no matter who they take after.” A strange voice came from their right. side. It was the

realizing that a group of people beside the

She felt so embarrassed!

she immediately buried her head into Dominick’s chest. “Why didn’t you

to be amused by her. He gently stroked her long hair,

even more.

chest heaved with laughter while the women there couldn’t

he seemed so happy. Stephanie felt a

happy. The first time she had seen him

from his usual icy demeanor, Stephanie felt a bit dazed. She thought he was really

noticed her absent–minded expression, wrapping his arm around her shoulder and

replied awkwardly and looked

somewhat unaccustomed yet suddenly felt

like this.

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

good mood. “Stephanie, didn’t you say you have a big

and chuckled softly,

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want for lunch

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

wheel.

reason, at that moment, Stephanie had a fleeting feeling that they were just like any

other ordinary couple… But then she immediately dismissed the thought. She knew he had

picky,”