"He didn't recognize you?" I, surprisingly, asked."Of course not! They didn't even know I was your friend," she whispered again.I sighed and stopped a cab that was coming up. I told the driver to be careful while driving. We also went straight to the drugstore to buy medicine."What did the doctor say?"I looked at Alice and smiled sadly."Baby's hold is weak. There is a tendency to miscarry if I don't be careful—""Ah?! You have to resign from your job!" she suggested aggressively.I rolled my eyes and pouted a little. "That's what I'm going to do. My baby's safety is my top priority right now."I don't really want to resign, but I have to. I shouldn't trade my health for a small amount.My body now is not mine alone. There's a life here that I am responsible for. I slowly put my hand above my stomach."Hold on, baby," I whispered softly as the wind blew it away.We went down to the drugstore and lined up. And I don't know if destiny was just playing when I saw a glimpse of Alaric

I pouted and felt sad. I can't stop Alice, and she has her own life. But she kept her promise to stay by my side for a while and work.For the past few months, she has always been buying food for us and paying bills. She was serious when she said I'll be on bed rest. But then, my morning sickness and headache worsened."Is that still normal, Mayu?" she asked after I vomited.I shrugged and wiped my mouth."I don't know either. I'll be back to my doctor later to have a checkup—" But I stopped after feeling pain in my stomach. It twists to the back and doesn't seem to be eradicated. I nodded as Alice quickly approached me."Are you okay?" she asked nervously."It hurts, Alice. My stomach is aching," I murmured softly.Her eyes widened as she panicked."Ah? Why? How?! Wait a minute, I'll call a cab and go straight to the hospital!" she shouted before running.I was weak and clinging to the wall."Just stay, baby. Don't leave Mommy alone. It's only been four months, please. Hold on, baby

"This is going to be a big scope. My brother will surely go crazy if he finds out the truth," he uttered again.I pursed my lips before looking at him. He has those same features, similar to Aldo and Alaric, and now I wonder why he is doing this."What are you doing here, Apollo?" I simply asked.I don't want to sound ungrateful, especially since it was because of him that Aldo still can't find me."I tracked you down. It's funny that you didn't use my card. I had a hard time finding you. and you're just here. Of all places, why here?" He smiled a little, as if to laugh at himself.I pouted a little and couldn't answer. I also don't know why my feet brought me here. Finally, I glanced at his hand, which was still in my stomach. I slowly removed it, which made him glance at it again."Aww, I'm sorry. I got excited about my nephew," he meaningfully uttered.I quickly shook his hand. I cleared my throat and looked back in the distance."What if I say that this is not your nephew?" I glan

Nothing could be stronger than my heartbeat. It was in vain that I clung to Apollo's leg out of nervousness."Why don't we eat lunch together with your girlfriend? Don't worry. My treat," Aldo offered.My grip on Apollo's leg tightened. I was already pulling his jeans, so he was holding it at the waistline.He glared at me and slightly pulled his leg back. I widened my eyes at him and pulled his jeans more."I'm waiting, Apollo," Aldo impatiently uttered.Apollo laughed out of tune and forced his jeans to lift. He even tried to pull back his leg."Bro, my new girlfriend is shy. She doesn't want to face anyone." He laughed again at the end."Really? I thought she was being aggressive since she said yes to you. Anyways, what are you doing on this baby's section?" His tone became doubtful.Apollo laughed again and presented the cart full of baby gear, so I pinched him again in the leg. He's putting me in the worst situation!"Can you pay for these? I forgot my card, and my girlfriend nee

I wanted to be angry with Alice for what she had done, but the nurse came back to say it was already my term. In the end, I looked at her intently. She bit her finger as she looked remorseful.I took a deep breath and gave my trust to God. I tried to calm my heart during the operation, even though I wanted to scream. I don't even know how it ended or if I heard Arkan cry. All I know is that I want to get up, go back to the room, and rest. I'm not sure if I fell asleep. As far as I know, I was awakened by Alice's voice and another male voice."Is she alright?""I'm not sure. Maybe. Wait a minute, how to hold a baby?""I don't know. I have never held a baby in my whole life. We'll call the nurse.""Crazy! You're going to disturb others—""Of course. We can't be careless about holding Arkan. That's my nephew we're talking about, the heir of our empire and my brother's firstborn. We will all die if something bad happens to Arkan. Not just to Aldo, but I am sure my grandfather Frederick wi