Chapter 2049

His silence rendered Stella speechless.

She remained uneasy, taking a moment to gather her composure before meeting his gaze.

His impassive face offered no clues to his thought, though she sensed his possible displeasure at the prospect of pregnancy.

Still, hope flickered within her.

Tentatively, she ventured, “If it turns out I am pregnant, would you still prefer not to have a child?”

Matthew didn’t provide a direct response, merely suggesting, “We should revisit this discussion after we get the test results.

”

Stella’s heart sank slightly with his evasion.

She had hoped that as time passed, his views would soften, yet he seemed as unyielding as before.

No longer wanting to evade the issue, she confronted him, “Matthew, we’re married now.

You’ve seen our family’s reaction.

They’re all looking forward to the arrival of a baby.

”

As she expressed her feelings, a heaviness settled in her chest.

“I need to understand.

Is it that you don’t want children, or is it that you don’t want them with me?”

“No, that’s not the problem,” Matthew quickly denied, but then faltered.

“It’s just that…”

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For the first time, he wasn’t sure how he really felt.

Stella’s expression darkened with concern.

Throughout their trials, she knew he loved her, yet his ambiguous feelings about starting a family bewildered her.

Softly, she confessed, “I’ve always wanted children.

Growing up without my own parents, having only Grandpa, I’ve felt a void.

I dream of giving our child the love and attention I missed out on.

”

Matthew was visibly moved.

After a thoughtful pause, he finally addressed her concerns squarely.

“If it turns out you’re pregnant, then we’ll welcome our baby.

I promise to do everything I can to be a great father.

”

Stella was unexpectedly relieved by his admission.

She had anticipated a difficult conversation, not his sudden acceptance.

It was clear to her that his decision had not come easily.

She embraced him tightly, murmu

ing, “Don’t fret.

Just as you grew to love me, you’ll master being a great father.

I have faith in you.

”

“Okay,” Matthew responded, nodding slightly.

The following morning, Matthew and Stella made their way to the private hospital owned by their family.

With all the recent events, they were always in the public eye.

Every minor action was magnified by someone, and they just wanted to keep things quiet.

Observing Matthew’s weary expression, Stella understood the strain he was under after a sleepless night.

Gently squeezing his hand, she offered a silent reassurance.

Shortly, it was time for Stella’s appointment.

The doctor, renowned in her field of gynecology, looked visibly fatigued, with dark shadows under her eyes and a distracted air.

Stella couldn’t resist expressing her concern, “Are you alright? You seem exhausted.

”

The doctor returned to the moment and flashed a weary smile.

“I’m okay, just had a long night shift.

No worries.

”

Stella nodded, her trust in the doctor’s professionalism intact.

“Thank you, I really appreciate it.

”

As the examination proceeded, the doctor led with expertise.

The hospital’s efficiency was evident as they swiftly delivered the results.

The doctor pointed to a tiny shape on the ultrasound screen and announced, “Congratulations, Mr.

and Mrs.

Clark! The test confirms that Mrs.

Clark is indeed pregnant.

The fetus is still very small, but we’ll schedule a detailed examination soon.

”