The weeks flew by in a flash.
The next day was Children's Day, as well as the day of Avery's prenatal checkup.
At first, she was afraid that it was impossible for the baby to make it.
After all, she had ingested too many medical drugs at the early stages of her pregnancy.
Unexpectedly, the baby was strong enough to hold on until today.
If the checkup goes well tomorrow, the hospital would open a new pregnancy medical file for Avery.
"Is Elliot going to the checkup with you tomorrow, Avery?" Mike asked during dinner.
"Do you have a date tomorrow? I can just go by myself," Avery said.
Mike raised his brows and asked, "Elliot isn't going with you?"
"I don't need him nor you to come with me. Otherwise, people might think that you’re the father."
"Get the nanny to go with you.
"She needs to stay home with the kids. Go on your date and don't worry about me," Avery said, then took a sip of soup. "I already made an appointment. I should be done by noon."
"Okay," Mike responded absentmindedly as he tapped his slender fingers away on his phone.
Less than two minutes later, he looked up at Avery and said, "Elliot's going to the checkup with you tomorrow!"
Avery put down her spoon, then lifted her gaze at him and said, "Did Chad say that?"
Mike nodded and said, "Elliot probably didn't tell you because he's afraid you'd refuse."
Less than five minutes after their conversation ended, Avery’s phone rang.
Elliot's name flashed on her phone screen.
She left the dining room, then answered the call in the living room.
"I'll wait for you at the hospital tomorrow morning, Avery," Elliot said firmly as if the matter was not up for discussion.
Avery did not want his company, but she also could not refuse.
If she refused, he would use the baby as leverage.
"Got it," Avery responded after a moment's silence.
"Let’s have dinner tomorrow night. Didn't you come over the other day to see Shea? I'll take her with me tomorrow.” Elliot's voice was low and magnetic. "Bring the kids along. It's Children's Day tomorrow."
"Elliot..." Avery began to speak as she prepared to discourage him.
"Do you two want to see Shea? Shall we have dinner with her tomorrow?" Worried that the children would refuse, she decided to play the sympathy card
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