Chapter 147
“Who are you?” A middle–aged woman with glasses and a white coat held a medical report in the brightly lit, white gynecologist’s office. She glanced at it before turning her stern gaze towards Dominick and Stephanie, who were seated at the desk
To be precise, this head doctor glared at Dominick, her tone far from polite. I’ve never seen you come here with Ms. Reed before. Who are you to her?
Stephanie was stunned. Usually, the Wellingtons‘ servants accompanied her to prenatal checkups. This was the first time Dominick had come along. but why was this gynecologist so hostile!
She was a bit worried and stole a glance at Dominick, who was beside her. Fortunately, he hadn’t lost his temper.
“We’re married. I’m her husband.” Dominick replied coolly.
“Husband? You’re her husband! Why are you only showing up now? Where have you been all this time?” The gynecologist slapped the report onto the table with a bang, her dissatisfaction with Dominick evident. “People who don’t know any better might think Ms. Reed is a single mother. Men are so unreliable…
The following words were muttered through gritted teeth as if she had been provoked earlier and was still furning.
“How’s her test result?” Dominick asked, his face expressionless.
The gynecologist looked at him disdainfully, ignored him, and turned to Stephanie. “Ms. Reed, have you still been suffering leg cramps at night?” she asked kindly
Stephanie was taken aback by the sudden shift in demeanor. Why did this doctor seem to dislike Dominick so much!
Dominick’s face darkened slightly, but he didn’t argue with the doctor. Instead, he asked softly. “You have leg cramps at night!”
“After taking calcium supplements, it’s much better. Stephanie felt a bit awkward under his gaze.
“Are you serious? Do you two not sleep together? She’s been waking up in pain from leg cramps all last month, and you didn’t know!”
The gynecologist’s face turned angry again, and she suddenly snapped, “What kind of husband are you? Do you have any idea how hard it is for a woman to be pregnant? You men only think about your own pleasure and then shirk all responsibilitiest
“Don’t think that you can do whatever you want just because you’re handsome and have some money. Women today aren’t like they used to be. We can be financially independent and support ourselves without putting up with any nonsense. Plus, your wife is beautiful She could leave you and find someone better anytime…
Stephanie’s eyes widened, and she quickly pulled Dominick out of the gynecologist’s office, slamming the door shut behind them.
Her heart was still racing. and she was relieved they had left quickly enough.
She had been apprehensive that Dominick would lose his temper right then and there
“I heard this lady has been having some marital issues lately. She’s usually very friendly. She didn’t mean any harm. A bit nervous, she turned to Dominick beside her and quickly explained a lot.
Unexpectedly, Dominick was not angry after being scolded.
He kept his expression calm, looking down at her tightly gripping his right hand, and pondered momentarily.
“Let’s go home,” he said simply.
Stephanie didn’t refuse. In fact, she didn’t know how to refuse. She just followed his steps, and they left the health center together.
It was as if they had never argued before. Neither of them mentioned it
“Is it really tough being pregnant?” Dominick had driven himself today. As she got into the passenger seat, he naturally leaned over and fastened her seatbelt with his long, deft fingers, asking casually.
Stephanie felt inexplicably nervous and didn’t respond immediately.
Looking at his cold, handsome profile up close, she noticed how focused he was. Yes, this man took everything he did very seriously.
Did he take romance with the same seriousness? It seemed so
Chapter 147
“Are you not feeling well? Dominick sat back up. Seeing her silent, asked again.
“No, not really.” She turned her head to look out the window, feeling a bit embarrassed. “Actually, it’s not as bad as the doctor said. Being pregnant just means occasionally feeling nauseous, getting cramps, and the discomfort of a swollen body”
He gazed at her in silence for a long time, then started the car and drove towards Wellington Villa.
Dominick kept his eyes on the road, driving smoothly. Stephanie still felt a bit uneasy, maybe because of the lingering tension from their previous argument. They didn’t speak the whole way, and she watched the bustling streets pass by through the window.
Suddenly, a tall building came into view. Stephanie quickly turned to Dominick and said, “If you need to go to work, you can drop me off here. [‘] call the driver.”
“It’s Thanksgiving,” he said calmly.
Dominick maintained his speed, showing no intention of stopping, and the car sped past the imposing Innovate Group headquarten.
“Does the company close for Thanksgiving“”
They
hey hit a red light, and he turned to her, speaking casually. “Even if your husband worked overtime, no one would
pay me extra.”
Stephanie’s cheeks flushed. She had almost forgotten that it was a public holiday. “Molly’s department seems to be working overtime to meet clients. You’re always so busy. I didn’t want to be in your way, she muttered the last line softly.
The light turned green, and Dominick refocused on the road. He was expressionless as he continued driving.
Suddenly, he said something ambiguous, “I own the company. I can take the day off whenever I want.”
Stephanie wasn’t sure what he meant by that, but a small smile played on her lips, and she felt strangely happy.
I can bother him anytime, she thought.
