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Serenity woke up in her childhood bedroom, the familiar walls surrounding her like a warm embrace. But the comfort was quickly overshadowed by a wave of morning sickness, forcing her out of bed.

Valerie knocked on the door, concern evident in her voice.

“Serenity? Are you alright?”

Hearing movement inside, she didn’t wait for a response and stepped in. The bed was empty, but the sound of retching led her to the bathroom.

Serenity was on her knees, hunched over the toilet.

Valerie’s heart clenched.

Her baby girl—the child she had once held in her arms, the one who had looked up at her with wide, innocent eyes -was now going through the same journey she once had.

A mix of nostalgia and bittersweet emotion filled her chest.

She wasn’t ready to see Serenity become a mother.

Not yet.

“Sweetheart, just breathe…” Valerie murmured, quickly moving to hold back her daughter’s hair.

Serenity groaned. “God, this is awful… Maybe my baby misses their dad already.”

“Why would you say that?”

“Because when Alden and I are together, he’s the one who gets all the nausea. I never felt this bad before… And God, it’s horrible!”

Valerie chuckled softly. “It’s all part of pregnancy, honey. Your body is adjusting to so many changes. But come on, let’s get you cleaned up. I’ll make you some warm milk to settle your stomach. Or would you rather have some fruit?”

“Fruit, please. I don’t think I can handle milk right now.”

“Alright, sweetheart. John is still sound asleep. Poor thing hasn’t adjusted to being back home yet. One minute he says he misses the beach, and the next, he’s talking about how much he loved seeing the city from the sky. That boy has had more adventures than I ever have.”

Valerie spoke lightly, trying to lift Serenity’s mood.

had been a week since she, Marcus, and Serenity had returned

still lingered fresh in

Serenity was–how her body carried the weight

also couldn’t forget the guilt she carried from her

[A Week Ago]

walked down the hospital hallway

were Marcus and Serenity, fast

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Chapter 0834

in each other’s warmth, completely

made Valerie’s heart ache with

her of when Serenity was

one particular night–when she and Marcus had worked late. He had driven her home, and though they weren’t together at the time, he had stayed for a

into the living room, she found Marcus asleep on the couch, Serenity tucked into his arms, holding onto him like he

softened completely for her.

meant more to Valerie than

she reached out,

up.”

stirred, blinking blearily.

I must have dozed off.

okay, Marcus.” She

Father–in–law,” Alden said lightly. “It happens to me too whenever I’m with Serenity.”

Marcus froze.

Then groaned.

I still haven’t gotten used to that word. Let’s take

adjusting Serenity so

Valerie, he asked, “Did you just get here? Or have you been trying to wake me

“We just arrived.”

the sleep from his eyes.

home. Serenity needs rest.”

a small

think that’s something we should ask Alden. He already booked a room

thought you

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