My Accidental Billionaire Husband (Katia and Julian) novel Chapter 355

“Then why is she not waking up?” he asked, his voice small.

“Because Mommy needs to rest, buddy. She will be fine. I promise.”

Aiden wiped at his eyes with the back of his hand, but more tears came. “Is Mommy like this because of climbing the tower? Or watching me ride the roller coaster? Did I make her sick?”

I felt the words like a punch. I hadn’t expected that. I reached out and gently turned Aiden’s face toward me so the boy would look at me instead of at Katia.

“No, buddy. It is not your fault. Not even a little. Mommy loves every second she spends with you. The tower and the roller coaster made her happy because they made you happy. This is not because of you.”

Aiden sniffled, still looking doubtful. I thought for a moment, then decided the only thing that might truly help right now was the truth–or at least part of it.

“So, Mommy is sick because she is tired,” I said carefully, “and probably because your little sister or your little brother is making her feel tired right now.”

Aiden blinked, confusion cutting through the tears. “Sister?”

I smiled softly and nodded. “You are going to be a big brother, buddy.”

For a second Aiden just stared at me. Then his whole face lit up like someone had flipped a switch. The tears stopped. His eyes went wide and bright.

“A baby?” he whispered, like it was the best secret in the world.

“Yeah,” I said, my voice rough with emotion. “A baby. That is why Mommy needs extra rest right now. The baby is making her body work hard.”

Aiden looked back at Katia with something close to awe, then back at me. “Daddy, I don’t care about tomorrow. Can we take Mommy home? I want to take care of her. I can help. I can bring her water, and Mr. Choi can sit with her and-”

I shook my head gently, cutting him off before the worry could come rushing back.

“No, buddy. A long flight right now would be too stressful for Mommy. The doctor said she needs to rest here for a day or two until the nausea and tiredness get better. Then we can fly home when she is stronger. Okay?”

Aiden thought about it, chewing on his bottom lip the way he did when he was working through something big. Finally he nodded.

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