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Chapter 2

Author: Candice Rowan
Turned out it was just another trick.

He was not the only one who could act.

I blinked and curved my lips into a smile. “I’m fine. I’m just a little tired.”

My voice was soft and slightly tired, as though nothing was amiss.

He heaved a sigh of relief and comforted me gently. “Okay. Sleep early tonight.”

Why not? I could play this game before the surgery.

After that, the curtains would fall on this charade.

The next morning, Jason took me to a prenatal checkup.

He asked questions about every little detail. Even the doctor laughed and praised him. “You have a great husband. Not many men are this responsible these days.”

Jason held my hand, his gaze gentle. “I’ve been looking forward to this baby forever. Of course I’ll take good care of them.”

When we walked out of the consultation room, we bumped into my sister Rachel. She wore a loose-fitting dress, and a smug look flashed across her eyes when she saw us.

I smirked inwardly when I saw her round belly. No wonder she said she had coincidentally fallen pregnant at the same time as me. She had been waiting for me the entire time.

She approached me with a grin and a lighthearted tone. “When are you due, Nina?”

She even held out her hand to touch my stomach. My gaze cold, I smacked her hand aside.

“What was that for?” Anger flashed across Rachel’s face.

Before she could continue, however, I lowered my head and held my stomach, saying weakly, “My stomach… kinda hurts…”

Her words caught in her throat, and her expression instantly stiffened.

Jason immediately held my arm, his tone nervous. “Was it because the checkup took too long? Do you want to go back and rest?”

His tone was filled with concern, but I could see that his gaze stayed on Rachel, wordlessly consoling her.

I lowered my lashes, saying softly, “I’ll head to the washroom.”

He frowned and tried to follow me, but I waved him aside. “No need. Wait for me here.”

He hesitated but eventually nodded. “Alright, be careful.”

I went into the washroom, but the moment I closed the door, I saw him hurry off. As I thought, he had gone to comfort Rachel.

I followed him sneakily, standing a short distance away as I watched him soothe her patiently.

Rachel frowned and pouted. “Did you fall for her or something? She was so rude to me, but you didn’t even defend me! Tell me honestly, did you feel bad for her?”

Jason sighed helplessly. “I did it for the baby. After all, she’s…”

Without finishing that sentence, he took a beautiful jewelry box from his pocket and pulled out a brand new bracelet from inside. His tone was gentle as he put it on her wrist. “This is the bracelet you wanted last time. I got it for you.”

Rachel’s expression softened. She smirked and said smugly, “I earned a ton on the stock you recommended last time. Do you have any other recommendations?”

I stood rooted to the spot, scoffing at the scene unfolding before me.

Jason was using everything I gave him to win her heart.

I turned around and left, then took out my phone and made a call. “Hello? I want to confirm my appointment tomorrow. Alright, I’ll be there on time.”

The familiar footsteps behind me came to a sudden stop.

“Tomorrow?” Jason sounded confused. “Where are you going tomorrow?”

I turned around and met his gaze with a smile. “I made an appointment for a pregnancy photoshoot. Let’s take some family photos as keepsakes.”
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