“Mr. Batton instructed us to prepare a nice meal for you, so we’ve already prepared lunch. Mr. Batton specifically chose all your favorite dishes. You may go down and eat now,” a nanny informed her respectfully.Xyla Quest nodded without taking her attention away from Lynette Batton and Leon Batton.At that moment, she didn’t want food but to stay with her children.They hadn’t seen each other for only a day, but she had missed them terribly, so it felt almost like a long-awaited reunion after being apart for half a century.She wanted to make up for lost time with her children.Sometimes, she wished she could lounge around at home with them.She constantly yearned for freedom and her job back when she was going through postpartum recovery.However, once she became truly free, she realized she barely had any time for her children.Out of twenty-four hours in a day, she could only spare two to three hours for them, so she began to miss the time she spent during postpartum recove
“Yes, Ms. Quest is very open-minded. Normally, other parents wouldn’t think this way.”“Yes, Leon and Lynette are so lucky to have you as their mother.”“That’s stating the obvious. Only lucky people are born into the Batton family. Isn’t that so?”“Exactly. The twins are already lucky for a start.”Xyla Quest chuckled when she heard their comments. “There's no need to exaggerate.”The rest of them laughed. “We aren’t. We are only speaking our minds.”Xyla chuckled without replying to them and began to talk to Lynette Batton and Leon Batton while repeatedly kissing and hugging them.It felt so satisfying to be able to sit with them.After staying in the nursery for a long while, she eventually went downstairs to have her lunch.As soon as she finished her meal, Xyla returned to the nursery to spend more time with her children before reluctantly leaving the house.Although she was eager to spend time at home with them, she couldn’t do that because many things needed her attent
Sebastian Brenand could no longer trust his parents.He didn’t care if his father was only pretending to be sick or if he was genuine. He wasn't interested to see him, even if it was true.His parents had put him and Rachel Wood in a hopeless situation where they made sure she was defiled and kept away from him.He was very close to never seeing her again, so how was he supposed to forgive them for what they did?Seeing them only made him feel more disgusted and further intensified his desire to murder them, so it was best not to see each other again.His parents did such terrible things to Rachel. Staying away was the best outcome for them.Rachel heard everything as she slowly took a sip of water. Her gaze landed on Sebastian as she ate a piece of beef from the stew. “You can decide however you want. I won’t get angry, so don’t worry about me,” she assured him. Hating the Brenand family was her own choice. She would never force him to hate his own family, too. She couldn
Rachel Wood soon collapsed on the ground in an exhausted heap.Her face turned red, and the veins on her neck became prominent as the urge to be sick intensified.Seeing her this way made Sebastian Brenand's heart race with worry. “What’s the matter?”Rachel shook her head. “Ugh, I don’t know. I feel like vomiting. I’m cold, and I feel weak, too.”Her voice began to tremble as she spoke, feeling weaker with every word. He felt anxious then, so he quickly gathered her into his arms. "Let’s go get you checked at the hospital. It looks like a bad case of food poisoning.”She nodded, still feeling nauseous, but she couldn't purge no matter how she tried.Ten minutes later, Sebastian brought her into the Municipal Hospital, where the Director, Stephen Harris, ran her blood test in person.Then, he carried her and followed Stephen into his office.The three of them sat in front of the coffee table while waiting for the test results.A nurse delivered the test results directly to S
Sebastian Brenand nodded before turning to look at Rachel Wood. “Honey, do you still feel sick?”She nodded, prompting him to look over to Stephen Harris. “She feels weak and chilly. Is this normal? Is there any way to make her feel better?”“There’s nothing to do. Rachel would need to get plenty of rest. These are all typical reactions at the start, but things should improve after the first three months.“Of course, I’ve seen a minority of people suffering from morning sickness throughout the pregnancy,” Stephen explained, making his heart twinge painfully when he heard this.He gently caressed Rachel’s face. “Honey, I’m sorry for what you have to go through. I’ll treat you better from now on.”“It’s not a big deal. Don’t all women have to experience this anyway?” she replied, chuckling. “How can it not be a big deal? I think it’s a huge deal,” he retorted indignantly.“Don’t exaggerate things. I’m not that fragile,” she insisted, but he didn't believe her.“You can act tough
Rachel Wood loved her baby very much.She would follow anything Stephen Harris advised to ensure her baby could be delivered safely.If he'd asked her to avoid eating something, she wouldn’t eat it.Feeling assured, he nodded and stood up to watch them leave before returning to his office with a smile. Meanwhile, Sebastian Brenand and Rachel took the elevator downstairs before leaving the hospital building.Their affectionate interactions had attracted a lot of attention.Sebastian, who was behaving like the perfect boyfriend, won the hearts of many young ladies.Rachel felt deeply embarrassed with everyone watching, but she was left with no choice as he insisted on carrying her.After getting into the car, he carefully fastened her seat belt and then turned the ignition on to begin driving very slowly throughout the journey at only thirty miles an hour.It was a far cry from how he used to drive.Moreover, he peered around cautiously to avoid knocking against anything that
Now, Rachel Wood felt very happy.Sebastian Brenand smiled and held her hand. “Silly girl, I wanted to give you all those things because I love you. From now on, I will work even harder to be a good husband and father.” She nodded instantly, knowing he would do what he said. “Also, don’t bring up things like that again. I don’t exactly have a pristine past, either. There is no reason for me to judge you. Also, even though you went through all those things, you’re always the purest in my heart.“Rachel, let’s not talk about that again, okay? Leave it all in the past,” he told her, knowing she would be sad whenever the sore subject came up.So, he hoped she could forget all of it in time, despite knowing how traumatic the experience had been for her.Rachel nodded and subconsciously tightened her grip on his hand.When they returned home, Sebastian carefully carried her to the couch as if she was a fragile heirloom.Once she was seated comfortably, he sat beside her and took hi
The father would usually have to consent if his child were to take after the mother's last name. In most cases, the father might not agree.However, Sebastian Brenand brought this up when the thought didn't even cross Rachel Wood's mind, so she was surprised but understood his reasons behind the suggestion.She knew it was because he was thoroughly disappointed by his parents and no longer wanted to extend his family’s bloodline.“The Brenand family doesn’t deserve a child with its surname or someone as kind as you,” Sebastian said. “That’s why you must listen to me on this matter.”“Have you thought it through? There's no going back if your parents find out about this,” Rachel replied with uncertainty.“Hah! I never thought about going back," he sneered. "Besides, it’s my decision to make. What’s wrong with that?”She refrained from arguing further after seeing how determined he seemed.“What do you think we should name our child? How about Mandy, if it’s a girl? It sounds love