When the doctor confirmed her pregnancy, Ste felt as if her world had momentarily stopped.


    It was unclear whether surprise or concern dominated her expression.


    She sped her hands together, noticing the dampness of her palms.


    Matthew’s expression was equally somber as he repeatedly scrutinized the examination report.


    “Is she really pregnant?” he asked, seeking confirmation yet again.


    ustomed to the anxiety of expectant parents, the doctor offered them a reassuring smile.


    “Yes, Mr.


    rk,” she confirmed.


    Observing their serious demeanors, she offered words offort.


    “I understand how you’re feeling, but try not to worry too much.


    The pregnancy test doesn’t show any problems.


    If you have any questionster on, feel free to ask me anytime.


    ”


    The reality of the situation began to sink in for Ste, making her feel as though she was walking on air.


    It wasn’t until the doctor’s reassuring words that she fully grasped the news.


    “Thank you.


    I see,” she responded, finally finding her voice.


    As they left the doctor’s office, Ste instinctively touched her stomach, marveling at the thought of the life growing inside her.


    It felt surreal.


    The memory of the three elders’ reactions the previous day crossed her mind.


    Clutching Matthew’s sleeve anxiously, she asked, “Should we share the news with Lucia and the others?”


    Matthew replied, “Let’s head back to the rk family home first.


    Grandma has invited us for breakfast.


    ”


    Ste nodded in agreement, and they both exited the hospital.


    Once seated in the car, Ste’s phone chimed-a message from Be inquiring about the examination results.


    She stared at the screen, lost in thought, hesitating before deciding not to respond right away.


    After a prolonged silence, she nced over at Matthew, trying to gauge his expression.


    Matthew’s face was set in a grave expression, unreadable to Ste, amplifying her anxiety.


    Just as he was about to start the car, Ste, unable to contain her nervousness, reached out to stop him.


    Matthew turned to her, a look of perplexity on his face.


    Ste handed him her phone, disying Be’s message, and asked with earnest concern, “Are you truly ready for us to have this child?”


    Her voice carried a tinge of worry, betraying her fear that he might still be reluctant to embrace fatherhood.


    Matthew stared back with intense seriousness, about to respond, when his phone interrupted with a ring.


    It was Fernando.


    Answering the call, he switched it to speaker mode.


    “Mr.


    rk, regarding the books you ordered, should I deliver them to your office or to Prosper Bay?” Fernando’s voice came through clearly.


    Matthew instructed, “ce them on both sides.


    ”Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.


    After issuing themand, he ended the call and turned his gaze to Ste in silence.


    Ste, puzzled by their cryptic conversation, inquired, “Books? Which books did you order?”


    Matthew rified, “I asked Fernando to gather every parenting book he could find.


    ”