The Day His Demands Broke My Water novel Chapter 87

I scratched my head awkwardly. "I'm pregnant."

“Cough! Cough!”

Frank Graylen choked on his tea, sputtering as his face turned beet red.

I patted his back for a long time before he finally recovered.

"Feeling better now?"

Frank stared at me in shock. "You're not joking, are you?"

"What's there to lie about?"

Frank probably hadn't expected such a bombshell. He'd only asked for a simple explanation, but I dropped a game-changer.

That afternoon, he dragged me to the hospital for a check-up.

At the same time, we visited my mom in the inpatient ward.

Both my parents were there. My mom, frail but smiling, held my hand tightly.

"My sweet Krystal can be a bit temperamental. I hope you'll be patient with her," she said to Frank.

"I think she's wonderful," he replied without hesitation.

"Seeing you two happy together puts my heart at ease," my mom murmured.

"Mom…"

We stayed for a while. As we were about to leave, my dad spoke up.

"When the wedding happens next month, your mom and I will visit the Graylen family to meet the in-laws, alright?"

"Dad, Mom's health—"

Dad laughed heartily.

"Your fiancé found a doctor to treat her. She's been getting acupuncture for a week now. If this continues, she might be able to stand in another two weeks."

"Really?"

No wonder Dad had been all smiles this time.

I turned to Frank, surprised. "Why didn't you tell me?"

"I forgot."

"Then it's settled. Next month, we'll meet the in-laws, and then—"

"No need," a voice interrupted from outside.

The Graylen family elders walked in, carrying a bounty of fruit.

"Apologies for arriving late," Frank's mother said warmly.

My dad slapped his thigh in astonishment. "Oh, you shouldn't have! How thoughtful of you!"

"It's no trouble at all," they replied.

The two families chatted cheerfully, their conversation flowing smoothly.

Frank and I exchanged glances, and he nodded at me.

"I have an announcement," I said, clearing my throat.

Everyone turned their attention to me.

"Well... I'm pregnant."

The room erupted into joyous laughter.

"That's wonderful! A double celebration!"

"How fantastic!"

I nodded in understanding.

The wedding venue was stunning.

When we chose it, we were already impressed, but on the actual day, it exceeded all expectations.

Mom's recovery was even better than anticipated. She could stand and walk with ease.

The wedding was lively and joyful.

As I waited nervously in the dressing room, Frank noticed my unease and reassured me.

"Don't worry. He's already on a plane to Europe. He won't come back to disrupt anything."

"Okay."

The ceremony was lively, the atmosphere celebratory.

As we walked out, I was still nervous.

The officiant interacted with us, and finally asked the key question:

"Do you, Miss Krystal Alison, take Mr. Frank Graylen to be your husband, to cherish and honor him, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, for the rest of your life?"

I looked into Frank's eyes. We smiled at each other.

"I do."

White doves soared above the venue, and balloons floated into the sky.

Under the sunlight, we kissed.

Applause thundered from the crowd below.

Our wedding was perfect.

[The End]