Chapter 1453 Chapter 1453 These were concerns for another day, for now, the most pressing matter was Eleanorâs impending delivery.
Thus, Bernard returned from his trip to G country and went straight to Cedricâs place to pick up his wife.
During Bernardâs absence, Eleanor stayed with Hailey at her house, and helped taking care of the new born. And she had been fighting with Cedric for holding the babies.
Fortunately for them, Cedric had a soft spot for girls and as long as Eleanor didnât vie with him for his darling daughter, he was content.
With the couple around, Hailey was free to rest and recuperate on her bed, indulging in the western tradition of postpartum care.
When Bernard entered the mansion, he heard Cedricâs voice.
âHey, Eleanor, Iâve given my kid a cute nickname, how about I come up with one for yours too?â
After getting the baby comfortably settled in his arms, Cedric pointed at his own son, nicknamed âBoy,â and then at his daughter in Eleanorâs arms.
âHow about âGrassâ or âFlowerâ? What do you think?â
âNot too fond of it.â Before Eleanor could respond, a crisp, authoritative voice that brooked no argument rang out from behind.
They both turned to see a stunningly handsome man approaching in the warm winter sun. The man reached out with his long, pale hand, took the baby, and handed him back to Cedric.
âThe Laurence family has two ugly names; thatâs quite enough.â
Cedric gritted his teeth in frustration, âBro, Iâve never seen someone so hypocritical.â
Bernard ignored Cedric, bent down gracefully, and in a swift princess carry, lifted Eleanor from the couch, âHoney, letâs go home.â
Eleanor was a bit reluctant to leave Cedricâs child but now that her husband was back from abroad, it was time to return home, âOkay.â
With Eleanor securely in his arms, Bernard walked towards the door.
âGrass!â Just a few steps out, Cedricâs resounding protest followed them, âI donât care, Iâm calling your kid Grass! Every time I see him, for a lifetime!â
Even when heâs old!
Bernard placed Eleanor in the car and carefully buckled her seatbelt, then, as was his 1/3 09:02 custom, gently touched her waist. âAre your arms sore?â
Eleanor shook her head. âCedric hired so many nannies and maids that Hailey couldnât possibly need them all. Theyâve been giving me massages;
Iâm feeling much better these days.â
Bernardâs eyes lowered to rest on Eleanorâs belly. âI havenât been around to take care of you during your pregnancy. I want to be there before the baby is born. Afterwards, Iâll hire professionals, even more so than Cedric.â
Eleanor laughed. âHow childish, always competing with Cedric.â
Bernardâs eyes softened. âI just donât want you to feel slighted.â
Eleanor leaned into his broad shoulder. âHow could I feel slighted when youâre so good to me?â
Bernard wrapped his arms around her petite frame. âItâs still not good enough. Iâll do better.â
With a sweet smile, Eleanor expressed her contentment. âAs long as youâre by my side, thatâs more than enough.â
Bernardâs eyes darkened briefly with emotion he didnât want Eleanor to see, quickly changing the subject. âThe prenatal appointment is set. Shall we stop by the hospital before heading home?â
Since the news of her pregnancy, Eleanor had been wrapped up in a whirlwind of activity. Apart from initially finding out that she was pregnant, she hadnât been able to make time for any prenatal check-ups amidst the hustle and bustle. However, after stepping out of the Area Opaca, she managed to squeeze in a couple of appointments. It was a sigh of relief when she confirmed that the baby was doing just fine.â
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Now, seven months in, she needed appointments every two to three weeks. It was time for another, and this would be Bernardâs first time accompanying her.
They were headed to the hospital Bernard had invested in, now under the capable management of Dr. Amelia. Walking through its halls, Eleanor couldnât help but feel the absence of Liana, the previous director. Even though Dr. Amelia wasnât Liana, Eleanor could still sense her spirit in the bustle of the hospital.
âIâd like to take the baby to visit Liana once theyâre a bit older,â Eleanor said to Bernard while Dr. Amelia performed the ultrasound.
Bernard paused briefly, then nodded. âIâll be there with you,â he said quietly. The topic of loss was a tender one; with Caleb and Liana gone, every mention was a reminder of regret.
The new director, Dr. Amelia, respected the stories of Liana she had heard, knowing she was a significant figure in the hospitalâs history. Curious about her story, but she wanted 2/3 09:02 Chapter 1453 to be professional and didnât want to pry, so she focused on the task at hand.
When the babyâs image appeared on the screen, Dr. Amelia pointed. âMr. Laurence, look, this is your baby.â
Seeing the little one for the first time, Bernardâs icy gaze melted with each glimpse of the tiny hands and feet. A surge of emotion caught him unawares, and his eyes brimmed with unexpected tears.
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