Chapter 222 - New Year

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Eleanor got up in the middle of her sleep as she wanted to go to the bathroom but something was stopping her. Why does she feel like a mountain was placed on her? 

She tried to move and struggle but the mountain held her down firmly making it hard for her to move. "Help," she moaned as she struggled. But her small yelp made Cedric wake up. 

The mountain that held her down was Cedric's weight, when he moved Eleanor opened her eyes only to see him on her bed. 

"What are you doing here?" she asked angrily raising her voice at him. 

"I just wanted to spend some time with my wife and my baby on Christmas night," he said like a bullied child. 

"Get up! I need to use the washroom," she said. 

"Oh," he said and got down the bed. 

Eleanor got up and walked ahead but she bumped into the wall and fell on the ground on her butt this made her cry in pain. 

"Cedric," she called as she sobbed. Cedric was taken aback by her cry. He thought she was used to this room and can walk freely but she bumped into the wall. Cedric immediately turned on the lights and went near her. 

"Are you okay?" he asked with a voice filled with concern. He never thought she would bump like this, if he did she wouldn't have to cry. 

"I am sorry. It's my fault. I will be careful from now on. Don't cry," he said as he hugged her crouching down beside her. 

"It hit me," she said as she buried her face in the crook of his neck. Cedric doesn't know whether to laugh or cry. She was behaving like a kid as days passed. Nevertheless, he consoled. After she calmed down she went to the bathroom. 

Cedric made a mental to buy houses with similar layouts to their mansions. So that Eleanor wouldn't have to suffer like this. With this, he helped her to go to the bathroom and relieve herself. 

When she came out, Cedric tucked her in the bed and joined her. And as if on cue she snuggled closer to him and slept. 

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Next day… 

"Brother, I want to go to the fair," Eleanor said as she ate her breakfast. 

"Okay," Valene and Oliver said together. They both shared a menacing look before continuing to eat their food. 

Eleanor and everyone went to the fair and played a bit. When she was tired everyone left along with her after having their lunch in a restaurant. 

Eleanor's legs were swollen by the time she reached home. Cedric started massaging her legs slowly. 

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Days passed and it was the day of a new year. 

"Cedric! Why are you dilly-dallying?" Eleanor yelled from behind. There were only a few hours left for the new year to come. Eleanor's wish was to celebrate the new year on the ship. Everyone planned to celebrate the new year on a ship. 

Oliver has private ships so… they don't need to worry about booking a ship for the night. Everyone packed their things for the night. But Cedric was packing the things for the past two hours but still, his packing wasn't done. She wondered what he was packing. 

"Cedric, if you don't come in two minutes. We will lock you here before we leave!" Eleanor threatened. 

Cedric quickly packed the things and came down swiftly. 

"Cedric, we are not going on a vacation. No need of so many things!" Eleanor said exasperatedly. 

"But these are not all mine. What if you are hungry while waiting for the new year? And we are on the sea. If you don't feel fine, we need to do something. And what if you have somebody pains? And some daily clothes that are comfortable for you," Cedric said as he scratched his head in confusion. He doesn't know how to express his love but he was trying his best to make up everything. 

Seeing Eleanor smile, Mason took out his handbook and started taking notes. [So, this is how a spouse would be happy.] he thought. 

He saw Cedric trying to make up with Eleanor relentlessly. Even though he felt pity for him, Eleanor was the boss and she got the final say. But again, the pain Eleanor went through shouldn't be neglected and also the pains Cedric took shouldn't be neglected. They both weren't perfect but they were an imperfectly perfect couple. These things should be solved by themselves. And if he or someone enters this situation, the situation would only be complicated. So, he couldn't afford to enter the situation and complicate it. 

Mason was observing every couple and learning something. He wanted to give the best life for Tiffany. She didnt care if he was an illegitimate child or not. She just took care of him. When he needs someone, she came to him. How could he lose a gem like that? He knew his father wants him to marry someone from the circle but he was sure to fight for himself and his love. Seeing Cedric and Eleanor he realized even the people from the same circle have some conflicts but they could be overcome with time and patience. 

Finally, they reached the sea in an hour. Cedric threw the luggage to other men and carried Eleanor in his hands. Even though Eleanor asked him to put her down, he didn't listen. He just carried her safely. 

In his opinion, even walking wasn't safe for her. Eleanor felt annoyed but everyone supported Cedric. She got nothing but to nod her head. 

After reaching the deck, he put her down and helped her stand on her feet. 

"What do you want to do now?" he asked her. 

"Let's fireworks here. And have a chocolate cake. And let's spend the night with our friend while sharing so many words," Eleanor said. 

Cedric wondered why Eleanor wants to live in a group. It's so unlikely of her. He just scolded himself for being paranoid. How could he forget her pregnancy hormones? 

They celebrated their new year As Eleanor wished. Everyone was awake the whole night as they talked many things, they laughed, danced, sang and had a quality time. Cedric felt it was a pity that Edward wasn't here. But he chose not to come and he could d nothing. Nevertheless, it's the happiest new year ever he celebrated. 

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Author's notes: 

A reader Dm' ed me. Asking me if I don't update why don't you remove privilege. I tried to remove privilege. But maybe I don't know the right process or something, so it failed. First-tier is a default tier that cannot be removed. But remaining can be. If I don't finish this book by next month, I will mark it completed. So that everyone can read the privilege chapter. And the remaining story would be added as a side story. 

Thankyou.