Chapter 0421

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Marcus and Valerie had agreed to share their big news with the family during dinner. To make it special, Marcus left the office early and drove home. When he arrived, he found his beautiful wife already prepared for the

announcement.

Seeing her standing there, Marcus couldn’t help but let outh soft sigh. Valerie had chosen a long, flowy chiffon dress with no straps, elegant yet comfortable. Though the dress was loose, Marcus’s eyes were drawn to the slight curve of her belly. His heart swelled with tenderness at the light of their growing little ones. How hadn’t they noticed before? he wondered. How had they thought it was just a few extra pounds?

“Hello, my love. How are you? Or rather, how are all of you” Marcus asked as he slipped his arms around her waist, pulling her close.

“We’re all fine,” Valerie replied with a soft laugh. “These tle ones have me spinning. I’m hungry, then sleepy, then hungry again–it’s a never–ending cycle. I crave sweets, then salty snacks. Honestly, I still can’t believe I didn’t notice before! All these symptoms were there, but I just blamed them on hormonal imbalances, thinking it was menopause.

Marcus chuckled, his love for her evident. “My loves,” he murmured, pulling her into a warm embrace and kissing her passionately.

easy, don’t you think?

front door, speaking in hushed tones, when Camille walked

of them.

hip. “Are you going to come eat, or should

briefcase on a side table and took Valerie’s hand. Together, they walked to the dining room, where the rest of the family was already waiting. At the table were John, Serenity, Emma, and Camille, the dinner spread laid gut and ready.

Marcus began, his tone serious.

their attention to him. He was still holding Valerie’s

Dad?” Serenity asked, a hint of doubt

Valerie’s hand gently, signaling for her

Valerie began nervously, think this dining table is going to feel a little small in the

a mom!” John shouted, his eyes fixed

to John, startled by

dear Valerie is pregnant. And that’s not all–she’s not just expecting one baby,

everyone processed the news. Then all eyes turned back to Valerie, who had tears in

months along,” Valerie added. “Everything seems to be going well. I just need to follow the doctor’s

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