My Love Until the Last Goodbye (Mary and Maximus) novel Chapter 797

"Don’t worry, it’s normal in your condition. You need plenty of rest and good meals."

"Yeah, Diana already brought me something to eat."

"How far along are you?"

"I’m almost four months."

"Wow! I thought you were further along."

"Oh, the size of my belly, right?"

"Yeah."

"It’s because I’m having twins. I think they’re growing just fine, taking up all the space they want."

"I can see that! Would you mind if I touched?"

"Oh! Yeah, go ahead."

Valerie placed her hand on Celeste’s belly. It was strange—this woman gave off a certain warmth, a sense of trust. Her gaze was peaceful, and her face seemed oddly familiar, though Valerie couldn’t quite figure out why.

"Do you know what they are yet?" Valerie asked curiously.

"Not yet, but in a few weeks, hopefully, I’ll find out."

Marcus watched as his wife struck up a conversation with Peter’s current partner. It felt strange to him, but it was happening right before his eyes.

"Marcus, you can go in now. Please, don’t upset him—he needs to stay calm," Maximus said, stepping out of Peter’s room.

"Thanks, Maximus," Marcus said before turning to glance at his wife.

Valerie quickly stood up and walked over to her husband.

"Do you want me to go in with you?"

"Give me a few minutes with him first. Then, I’m guessing you’ll want to talk to him too," Marcus said calmly.

"Marcus, but…"