"Alright. I'll keep that in mind and let the bodyguards do it next time. I'm too lazy to fight for no reason," Holly said with a smile.Bryce lifted her forehead and gently kissed it. "Attagirl! You should think about the child in your belly, if not about yourself."Holly held up the piece of paper. "Pick a nickname for the baby now."Bryce took the paper and glanced through it. Then, he subtly frowned.The nicknames for girls were barely acceptable.However, he couldn't accept the nicknames for boys at all.Names like Bear and Bean didn't feel right for a child of a wealthy family like the Gabelman family.However, Holly was in a sensitive phase now.He couldn't reject her ideas outrightly, so he carefully said, "Aren't these names a little too common?"He was basically saying that they were basic.Holly took the paper and glanced through the names again.Then, she seriously said, "I thought they sounded nice. Squishy is so cute, and Little Man sounds strong and easy to tak
On the other hand, Bryce was a man.He'd been keeping to himself ever since her pregnancy.How could he resist her seduction?He climbed on top of her, careful to avoid her belly. "Are you trying to play with fire, you naughty little girl?"Holly knew Bryce wouldn't do anything to her. She brushed her leg up against his thigh. "So what if I am?""You'd have to put it out." His breath felt hot on her ears.Holly's heartbeat quickened. She turned away, acting high and mighty. "You can do it yourself. You have everything you need."Bryce groped her slender waist, wishing he could devour her. However, he couldn'tShe had a special status now. She was basically a goddess.He could only serve her. He couldn't touch her.Resisting his urges, he climbed off her, but not before kissing her nose reluctantly. Then, he went into the washroom and satisfied his needs himself.A cold shower ensued. It reduced his body heat significantly.He went back into bed, holding her body against his
On their way downstairs, Bryce held her while walking carefully. He was afraid of her falling down.Holly felt like he was making a mountain out of a molehill. However, she couldn't convince him to stop.It was Bryce's first time being a father, after all. This was new to him.Perhaps his eagerness would subside after a few days.They went into the dining room.Leitia had prepared a spread.Pumpkin soup, steamed vegetables, dumplings, a cake, some milk, and some fruits sat on plates and dishes on the table.Leitia wiped her hands on her apron, welcoming them.She was holding a spoon. With a smile, she said, "These are all prepared according to the menu that Mr. Gabelman provided. You can make a list of things you'd like to eat and give it to me."Holly looked at the food on the table and smiled. "This is good. They're all my favorite foods."Leitia beamed.Holly sat down.Bryce took a spoonful of the soup and brought it to her lips.Holly frowned. "You don't have to do thi
Holly was bewildered. "Why?"Trevor fiddled with the hem of his shirt. "Samantha pushed you into the water on my birthday. You were probably already pregnant then. "It's a good thing that Bryce and Abelin came in the nick of time. Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous."He sighed, looking terrified.Bryce began feeling guilty, too.He'd even taken Holly to the hotel to learn how to swim.Although Holly was just a vulnerable pregnant woman, she had to comfort two grown men.It took her a considerable time to finally get them to pull themselves together.Then, Bryce left for Gabelman Group.Trevor said, "Since you're pregnant, you shouldn't work on the ceramics. You can do some of the lighter work. I'll teach you how to appraise things and make engraved seals."Holly thought that they were all making a giant fuss out of nothing.She smiled. "I can still clean the ceramics. I'll just put on a mask. It's not a tiring job to do."Trevor said in an exaggerated tone, "N
A week later, as golden sunlight streamed in through the windows of the Habel residence, Trevor sat in his spacious, elegant dining room, eating breakfast with Edna.Trevor was a local. His breakfasts were typically on the savory side.He loved having meat-filled gyozas and oxtail soup. Paired with some chili sauce and garlic oil, it was enough to make anyone's mouth water.He ate two gyozas one after another. Then, he stabbed another one in the middle and began eating it.As he ate, he suddenly felt that the gyozas felt oilier than usual.The soup tasted greasier the more he drank it, too.He asked, "Are these from our regular shop? Why is it so greasy?""It's the same shop." Edna passed him a cup of hot tea. "I've told you so many times that we're old now. We can't be eating greasy stuff all the time, but you never listen. Here, have some tea."Trevor held it up to his lips and took a sip.It tasted sour and sweet. It was a pretty nice drink.He asked curiously, "What tea i
Holly's waist and back were also in pain.She writhed out of bed and went into the washroom.The moment she pulled her pants down, she saw streaks of dark, red blood. They were veiny, like the wings of a dragonfly.Shock washed over her. Her face turned pale in an instant.This was a sign of miscarriage.She hurriedly pulled her pants up and ran out of the washroom.She went to the bed and shook Bryce's arm. "Wake up! Wake up!" she said, her voice trembling.Her fear was like a black hole in her mind.She was terrified of losing her child like she had lost Abel, Winston, and Winona.The fear was crippling her.She was left with a huge scar in her heart after Abel's death ten years ago. Even now, she was shrouded in the darkness of that memory, unable to escape.She had nightmares all the time. She would never forget it.Her grandparents' death only amplified the darkness.She didn't know if she could go through another grief.Holly gripped Bryce's arm and shook him wild
Trevor was in a deep sleep when Bryce called.Edna was still awake. She lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.Then, she heard the vibrations from Trevor's phone. A thrill went through her veins.Trevor's phone was charging in the living room. She hurriedly put on her clothes and got out of bed.She held up the phone and saw Bryce's name on the screen.It felt like she'd picked up a hot coal with her bare hands. She dropped the phone.The phone landed on the floor with a thud. It didn't break and kept on vibrating.Edna bent over hurriedly and picked it up. It didn't feel right to hang up.She could turn off the phone, but she felt guilty about doing it.After a long pause, she reluctantly decided to pick it up.Bryce said lightly, "What happened to Holly today at work, Trevor?"Edna was silent. She quickly came up with something to say. "Oh, it's you, Bryce. Trevor is asleep. Is something the matter? Why are you calling in the middle of the night?" she sa
This was too much of a coincidence.Someone seemingly tried to destroy the evidence.Suspicion arose in Tobin's heart.He asked the shop assistant, "Do your cameras malfunction often?"The assistant shook his head. "Not really. They broke just once last spring. They have never malfunctioned since."Tobin called Bryce and told him everything.Bryce smirked.At first, all he had was just an inkling that someone wanted to hurt Holly.Now, he was certain.Destroying the cameras was probably just a way to get rid of the evidence.Bryce said coldly, "Call the police and get them to investigate this immediately. They must get to the bottom of this as quickly as possible.""Yes, sir. I'll call them right now."Bryce hung up.Tobin looked at Trevor and said, "Mr. Gabelman wishes to call the police. Are you okay with that?"Trevor turned pale with worry. "Of course. Quickly, call the police. We must catch whoever tried to hurt Holly and punish them. How could someone want to hurt s