The absence of children bearing.
It did not affect his unflinching love for Natalie.
He was certain Natalie shared his sentiments.
At that juncture, not only were they physically intertwined, their hearts too were deeply fused.
Their love swelled like an ocean tide, fortifying their bond to a degree of indestructibility.
On witnessing the boss and his wife’s sweet exchange via the rearview mirror, Sean was nearly moved to tears.
Guess breakfast could be skipped, he mused, feeling sated merely by observing their affectionate antics.
So engrossed in the fabric of their fondness, the duo found themselves resisting separation when the studio loomed ahead.
Only when the summons of his professional commitments became unavoidable did Brandon, with a pang of reluctance, release his hold on Natalie. No sooner had Natalie stepped into the studio, a grin of satisfaction adorning her face, than Lexi rushed up to her, dropping a low whisper into her ear.
“Boss, Mrs.White has made her appearance.” Confusion colored Natalie’s features as she ventured into the studio, questioning, “What could possibly bring my mother here at this hour? Is there an issue?”
Lexi, equally at a loss, trailed Natalie, whispering her uncertainties, “I wish I knew, but something about Mrs.White’s demeanor isn’t right.She seems troubled.”
With a nod of acknowledgment, Natalie made haste to her office.
Upon Natalie’s entry, Johanna was seen perched on the couch, a storm of unease apparent in her demeanor. Maintaining her smile, Natalie approached her mother, masking her perplexity.
“Mother, what brings you here all of a sudden?” Johanna, dismissing her daughter’s query, hurriedly moved to lock the door before approaching Natalie with a gravely serious tone.
“The prenatal check-up from last week, did the results come in? What did they say?” The abruptness of Johanna’s question stunned Natalie into silence.
Regaining composure, she queried in amazement, “Mother, how did you find out about our prenatal appointment last week?”
Exhaling in exasperation, Johanna responded, “My dear, have you forgotten? Vivi caught you two at the hospital entrance last time.Were you not heading for a check-up?”
Suddenly, Natalie connected the dots.
“Oh, indeed.” Johanna shook her head ruefully.
“That fiasco created quite the commotion, impossible to ignore.However, that’s water under the bridge now.That’s not why I’m here.”
Drawing Natalie’s hand, Johanna sat her down on the sofa, her voice laced with concern.
“Now, tell me truthfully, were there any complications with the check up?” Johanna’s stern gaze sent shivers down Natalie’s spine, raising a sense of foreboding.
Nonetheless, she masked her anxiety behind a reassuring smile.
“Everything’s perfectly fine, Mom.Why are you so concerned about this out of the blue?”
Witnessing Natalie’s attempt at evasion, Johanna’s suspicions heightened, her brow furrowing as she insisted, “Natalie, don’t conceal the truth any longer!”
After a moment’s hesitation, Natalie broke under Johanna’’s persistent gaze and reluctantly admitted, “It appears there may be some complications…”
Her voice dwindled.
Noting the grief that flashed across Johanna’s face, Natalie rushed to reassure her, “Mother, worry not.The marvels of modern medicine can rectify any problem.”
Natalie’s attempt at soothing only deepened Johanna’s distress.
Holding Natalie’s hand tightly, she muttered, guilt etched across her face, “I am to blame… I failed to protect you…”
Perplexed, Natalie replied, “Mother, what are you saying? How can any of this be your fault?”
Natalie couldn’t make heads or tails of Johanna’s self-incrimination.
Even if there were issues concerning Brandon, Johanna was hardly responsible.
Why was she shouldering the blame? Tears welled up threatening in Johanna’s eyes, spill as she stroked Natalie’s hand, struggling to voice her regret, “If we hadn’t been so reckless… you wouldn’t have had to Wieure such hardship for all these more… even more…” and even Johanna choked on her words, unable to continue.
Why was she implicating herself? Natalie’s unease deepened.
Before she could make sense of her mother’s words, Johanna wiped away her tears, her voice resolute.
“It’s alright, no matter the cost, we’ll find a way to treat and cure you.I’ve reached out to a renowned gynecologist.He’ll surely be able to assist.”
Johanna’s words detonated in Natalie’s mind like an explosive, leaving her in a state of disarray.
“I…”
Natalie pointed at herself, her mind whirling.
“I’m the one with issues?”
With firm determination, Johanna gripped Natalie’s hand, ready to lead her to medical assistance.
“Let’s not waste any time.Let’s see the doctor right now.”Natalie couldn’t make heads or tails of Johanna’s self-incrimination.
Even if there were issues concerning Brandon, Johanna was hardly responsible.
Why was she shouldering the blame? Tears welled up threatening in Johanna’s eyes, spill as she stroked Natalie’s hand, struggling to voice her regret, “If we hadn’t been so reckless… you wouldn’t have had to Wieure such hardship for all these more… even more…” and even Johanna choked on her words, unable to continue.
Why was she implicating herself? Natalie’s unease deepened.
Before she could make sense of her mother’s words, Johanna wiped away her tears, her voice resolute.
“It’s alright, no matter the cost, we’ll find a way to treat and cure you.I’ve reached out to a renowned gynecologist.He’ll surely be able to assist.”
Johanna’s words detonated in Natalie’s mind like an explosive, leaving her in a state of disarray.
“I…”
Natalie pointed at herself, her mind whirling.
“I’m the one with issues?”
With firm determination, Johanna gripped Natalie’s hand, ready to lead her to medical assistance.
“Let’s not waste any time.Let’s see the doctor right now.”
Natalie’s frame rigidified as Johanna led her away.
Right as Johanna reached for the office door, Natalie was jolted from her trance, her steps suddenly ceasing. Johanna, puzzled, swiveled around to find Natalie frozen.
“Natalie, what’s keeping you? Let’s not dawdle; perhaps the doctor can quickly rectify this.” “Ease up, Mom.”
Natalie clung to Johanna, straining to regain her composure, and posed her question with an edge of doubt, “How did you come to know about my alleged infertility?” Johanna’s anxious demeanor and the firmness in her voice suggested a trustworthy informant.
Yet, hadn’t Brandon’s demeanor the previous evening suggested that he was the one with the fertility issue? Natalie rapidly replayed her recent interaction with Brandon, _ scrutinizing his every understated gesture. After some time, she understood that Brandon had never directly acknowledged the origin of the issue.
She had prematurely assumed that Brandon was suffering a side effect from being drugged by Charis that could impact fertility.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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