The gynecologist rolled his eyes and did not reply.
After the injection, Rayna packed her stuff and prepared to leave.
She said to Jefferson, “You should stay for a while more since your leg has not fully recovered yet. I must return to the office to supervise the new product launch and clear some work backlog.”
During her time at the hospital, she had delegated the company’s matters to Ella.
Though she knew Ella was capable of handling most matters in her absence, she could not help but worry.
“Why don’t you wait for Ringo to come back and have him send you to the office?” Jefferson knew he could not dissuade her from going to work, so he reminded gently, “Don’t immerse yourself in work all day. Do remember to get some rest.”
Rayna chuckled. “I know.”
All along, she had been reminding herself not to overexert while working. However, too many things happened recently, causing her to be under such high pressure that she was unable to rest properly.
Suddenly, Rayna felt a few kicks in her stomach, prompting her to frown.
Jefferson took note of her grimace and was immediately concerned. “What’s wrong, Belle? Are you feeling unwell?”
Rayna pointed at her stomach and explained resignedly, “I’m all right. After the injections, they’ve become active again. It’s like they’re playing soccer in my stomach.”
Jefferson relaxed in response.
He reached out to touch Rayna’s baby bump.
It’s such a wonder that she’s nurturing three lives in there.
Jefferson queried, “May I see your tummy? I haven’t touched them ever since you got pregnant.”
Rayna was a bit shocked by his request, and her heart soon melted when she saw the hopeful look on his face.
“Okay.” She lifted her top.
Whenever the gynecologist came to give Rayna the injections for the past few days, Jefferson would purposely turn away, for fear that she’d feel awkward.
That was his first time seeing Rayna’s baby bump up close.
The bump looked bigger than he expected without any clothes covering it.
Finally, he could not resist the urge and stretched out his hand to touch her protruding belly.
Jefferson’s heart ached when he saw the faint stretch marks on her belly.
Pregnancy must be an exhausting and painful journey for women. Look what it does to a woman’s body.
Something moved under Jefferson’s finger, startling him.
He noticed something moving around in Rayna’s belly, pushing and squeezing about. It seemed to be having so much fun.
Jefferson found it incredulous and asked Rayna, “Are they playing inside?”
“Yep.” Rayna smiled lightly. “It feels like they’re fighting inside, right?”
Jefferson nodded while fixing her gaze on her belly.
It was amazing to think that a woman’s belly could carry three babies.
He took Rayna’s hand and kissed it, his eyes filled with determination and gentleness. “Belle, I know it’s been tough on you. I promise to give you and the babies the best life possible. I’ll protect you at all costs.”
He would not allow his beloved woman to cry for another man anymore. Jefferson swore to himself that he would keep Rayna by his side and protect her.
Tears welled up in Rayna’s eyes as she smiled in response.
At that moment, Ringo entered the ward.
He felt a little awkward seeing this scene and cleared his throat. “Mr. Hamilton, shall I come back later?”
“It’s all right. You came just in time,” Rayna replied, hastily pulling down her top. Her face was blushing with shyness. “Please send me back.”
“Please wait for me outside, Ms. Garland. I have something to say to Mr. Hamilton.”
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