Substitute Wife For The Blind CEO

Chapter 155: Morning Sickness

Warm sunlight streamed gently into the spacious bedroom, wrapping the air in a soft, golden glow. Outside, birds chirped faintly in the garden, and a breeze rustled the leaves, creating a peaceful melody that drifted through the partially open window.

Ruby stirred beneath the plush white sheets, her lashes fluttering before she slowly opened her eyes. For a moment, the world was quiet—too quiet even.

Then, she felt the softness of the pillows around her, the faint scent of fresh roses wafting from the bedside vase, and the unmistakable warmth of someone nearby.

She turned her head. There, sitting on the edge of the bed, fully dressed was Stefan. Watching her. She could swear she’d seen worry lines etched on his face when her eyes met his face but it had transformed into a smile before she could make anything of it.

"Good morning, sleeping beauty," he murmured, his voice low and soft.

Ruby smiled sleepily, stretching under the covers. "You’re staring," she said, her voice still husky from sleep.

"I always stare at things that make my heart feel full," he replied with a small smile.

Her heart gave a gentle flutter. Even now, with all the things they’d been through, he still found ways to say things that melted her.

She sat up slowly, brushing her tousled hair back. "How long have you been sitting there?"

"Long enough," Stefan replied, reaching for the tray he’d placed on the bedside table. "But I wasn’t going to let you get out of bed without breakfast today."

Ruby’s brows lifted in surprise as she saw the tray—stacked pancakes, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. Everything was plated neatly, as if he’d taken his time.

Her heart softened again. Ruby reached for the fork, touched. "Thank you," she whispered.

As she started eating, Stefan leaned back against the headboard beside her, his arm loosely draped behind her. She leaned into him without thinking, the silence between them comfortable.

Just as she scooped a forkful of eggs and tried eating it, she paused as her fork froze halfway to her mouth.

A sudden, uncomfortable wave rolled through her stomach.

She blinked once. Then again and then it hit her.

Oh no.

"Ruby?" Stefan asked, his brows furrowing slightly as he noticed her stillness.

"I—" she started, but clapped a hand over her mouth as her face paled.

Without another word, she shoved the tray aside and scrambled out of bed, rushing straight into the bathroom.

heart jumped. He was on his feet in an instant,

was a

toilet flushed, and he heard the tap run briefly. When Ruby emerged, her face was a little flushed, her eyes

to her mouth.

gently, his hand coming up to cup her cheek. "Was it the

think it was the pancakes." Then her nose scrunched up, and she groaned softly,

eggs?" he repeated,

back onto the bed. "Yeah... I think the smell triggered it. I was fine until then, but the second I started scooped them and

looked horrified. "I’m so sorry. I didn’t know they’d

smile. "How would you have known? I

hers. "Okay, no more eggs. Ever,

as she watched him. "Not forever. Just... maybe not until the baby stops treating

at the word baby. Every time she said it, his chest tightened with wonder.

leaned her head on his shoulder. "It is. But knowing you’re here through it all makes it...

of her head. "Even if I have to remake breakfast ten

tomorrow, let’s just stick

and fruit it is," he confirmed with

video. Perhaps he should just keep her in the dark until the next day when

casually as she sliced into

something about that didn’t sit right with

just slightly. Barely

recovered quickly. "Yeah, she called earlier," he said, keeping his tone light. "She’s out with Ethan. Said they were hitting the gym and spending

Ruby blinked, setting her fork down. "She didn’t say anything

Stefan added quickly. "You

questioning it further. She didn’t have

Or... did she?

"Did she sound

too fast. "She even told me

"She would say

tried to distract her with talk of how they might redecorate the garden area or try out new spots in Zeden she hadn’t seen yet. By the time she finished breakfast, her heart

room. The space was airy and elegant, with soft neutral tones and touches

on the couch, his head bowed slightly, fingers moving across his phone screen. His jaw was tight, and his eyes flicked across the device

watched him silently for

No teasing. No spontaneous kisses. Just... distant silence and somehow he hadn’t let her touch

the couch and sat beside him, curling her legs under

practiced smile on his lips. "Hm?

she pressed, her eyes narrowing slightly. "You’ve been glued to your