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.

it easy, don’t you think? Our little cupcakes

the front door, speaking in hushed tones, when

of them.

two,” she said, one hand on her hip. “Are you going to come eat, or should we wait until you’re done kissing/

Marcus set down his 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

began, his tone serious.

turned their attention to him. He was still

Serenity asked, a hint of doubt

squeezed Valerie’s hand gently, signaling

beautiful family,” Valerie began nervously, think this dining table is going to feel a little small in the coming months because…” She hesitated,

going to be a mom!” John shouted, his

John, startled by his sudden

smiling. “Our dear Valerie is pregnant. And that’s not all–she’s not just expecting one baby, but two!”

room fell silent for a moment as everyone processed the news. Then all eyes turned back to Valerie, who had tears in her eyes–not of

“Everything seems to be going well. I just need to

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