109 Pregnancy

"Midori!" Vanessa bolted to hug Midori who had just stepped into the room.

The latter lost footing and was about to fall backward. Good thing that Vanessa was able to support her.

"Van-jie!" Dan in his state of panic had a reaching out to them pose, stopping in midair. He was so scared for his wife.

"Whaaat~ It's been long since I last saw Midori! And it's all your fault!"

After finding out everything that had happened, his sister blamed him for being the reason that Midori went away from City B.

Not minding him further, Vanessa turned to Midori, "How's the little bun?"

Midori was a bit shocked with the sudden touch on her barely-bump lower abdomen. She felt a little shy, but managed to answer, "Mornings are the worst!" Then she chuckled.

Vanessa also laughed. "It was different between my two kids. During my first pregnancy, I had morning sickness. For the second one, the retching came at night!"

Midori's eyes widened. "You already have two?" She was astonished by how Vanessa toughed it out twice.

Vanessa laughed. "Didn't my brother tell you how he bought me maternity pads from thesupermarket when I had my son?"

Midori remembered the day she saw him again after several years. A pack of sanitary pads came out of his shopping bag when Mantacame down from his embrace.

"I think I saw him when he did." she laughed.

Being left out, Madeline cleared her throat. "Mrs. Zhou." she interrupted them.

Midori was surprised. "Miss Song. Why are you..."

Madeline snickered. "I really just wanna go shopping at City T.I better go now."

"Wait. Why don't we all have dinner here? Haruko-baasan is a good cook." Midori offered.

"I appreciate your hospitality but no need, Mrs. Zhou. I'd be roaming around for City T's streetfood." She winked and continued to walk out.

"Maiko." Midori called out.

"Midori-san." Maiko respectfully bowed to await orders.

"Please ask Haruko-san to prepare a feast." Midori told her in their language.

"Hai, Midori-san."

When the servant had gone, Vanessa sat beside Midori.

"How are you that comfortable beside your husband's fake fiancée?"

Dan chuckled. "Madeline once kissed her."

"What?!" Vanessa shuddered. She could not believe the lady would be that shameless.

"She's not a bad person." Midori had a gentle smile.

Vanessa had a look that said she was not that convinced.

"Van-jie..." Dan had a serious look.

Vanessa turned to her brother.

"You cannot make the mistake of letting Mom know."

"I know. I know. I will soon have a nephew or niece. I need to protect Midori and the baby too." She had a warm smile as she wrapped an arm over Midori's shoulders.

"Oh...can you stay? How about your baby?" Midori was worried. They arrived in City T just in time for dinner.

Vanessa chuckled. "When I came back to work, he was mix-fed with formula and my milk. He will be fine. I pumped out enough and froze the milk before coming to City S. Never knew I will be dragged here."

"Oh, you got a breast pump?" Midori sounded excited.

"Yep. But I only started using it when I had to go back to the company. Letting the baby latch on you actually boosts your connection. It's a warm feeling, Midori."

"Midori-san, I bought some tea." Maiko served them their cups then left.

"Van-jie, when you gave birth, did it hurt?" Midori had a worried expression.

"Like hell! It was excruciating! Imagine your skin being ripped apart..." Vanessa stopped.

She looked at the first-time mom's scared expression. Her brother was staring daggers at her for scaring his wife.

She forced a laugh. "Midori...it will be tough, but when you finally see your little bun, everything will be worth it." She flashed an assuring smile.

Dan came close and embraced his wife. "Don't worry. I will be with you."

"Oh, come on! Even your brother-in-law finished my ice chips when he saw what was happening!" Vanessa had a hearty laugh.