Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. Receiving the unexpected visit, the curve of Max's lips instantly shrunk.
“Who dares to interfere with my fun?” the man grumbled before getting out of bed. When he opened the door, he failed to hide his displeasure. "What is it?"
"Sorry, Sir. Has Madam taken the herbal medicine?” a servant asked with worried brows.
In just an instant, Max's annoyance turned to worry. "Yes. Is there any problem?"
The servant's groan suddenly added to the tension. "Forgive me, Sir. I gave the wrong herbs. What Madam drank is the medicine for my sister.”
“What medicine is that? Can it harm Gabriella's health?” the man asked wide-eyed.
"No, Sir. It's just ..., it's used to increase … the passion.”
Hearing the answer, a laugh almost escaped Max's mouth. However, in order to maintain prestige, the man quickly snorted. "Thank goodness it isn't dangerous," he muttered before pretending to heave a sigh of relief.
"Remember, Madam. If it turns out that the baby in the womb is a girl, you shouldn't be disappointed."'Gabriella's hand spontaneously squeezed Max's fingers tighter. The butler's words that echoed in her mind had added to tightness in the chest. Closing her eyes, Gabriella tried to take a deep breath."Don't worry, Gaby," Max whispered while squeezing back, signaling that he was sending support."Why are you so tense, Madam? Ultrasound examination is painless,” the doctor said with a smile.Gabriella was unable to answer. She just returned the gaze while keeping to catch her breath.Anxious to see his wife, Max snorted lightly. Grasping the cold fingers, he stroked the woman's head with the other hand."Gaby ...." The man's whisper stole the attention. As soon as his wife returned his gaze, he flashed a smile and nodded. "It's all right," Max said only through his mouth, without a sound.Watching the couple's behavior, the doct
Max repeatedly inhaled and then exhaled steadily. He hoped his wife could follow him. However, the pale-faced woman could no longer control her lungs. Pain had wrapped around her stomach."It hurts, Max," Gabriella moaned as she gripped her husband's hand tighter."Patience, Gaby. You can't push yet. Wait for a signal from the doctor. Understand?" the man replied while wiping the sweat that flooded his wife's face. "Now catch your breath with me."With tears in her eyes, the woman continued to stare at her husband.“Inhale, exhale… inhale, exhale.”Gabriella tried to obey. However, five seconds later, she shook her head, declaring herself on the verge of patience."I can't hold it anymore, Max. I can't," the woman sighed, grimacing.Feeling unbearable, the man kissed his wife's forehead. "Hold on, Gaby. For the sake of our Little Prince," he whispered.Closing her eyes, Gabriella braced herself. She never exp
"Yeay! Today, Little Prince is taking a walk to the park," Gabriella exclaimed as she put a panda jumpsuit on her son's head.As if he understood what his mother said, the baby smiled while putting his hands together. His round eyes were sparkling.Witnessing such a response, the father who had been watching his son all that time, laughed. "He looks really happy," Max said, letting Cayden hold his forefinger."Of course. This is his first trip,” Gabriella said as she checked the equipment on the side of the bed. After a while, the woman closed the bag and carried it. "Everything is ready. Let's go.""Is Auntie coming along?" Max asked, lifting Cayden in his arms."No. She complained that her knees hurt. So, Lena is accompanying us,” Gabriella replied as she opened the bedroom door and closed it when her husband had passed.After nodding, Max walked side by side with his wife. When they turned towards the stairs, a servant was rea
"What flavor would Cayden like? Vanilla or green tea? Or maybe, he has different taste from his parents,” Gabriella muttered as she looked at the colorful box of ice cream."Ah, I hope his stomach is okay. He can only taste the tip of a spoon if the choice is this much,” the woman thought before quickening her pace. She couldn't wait to see the Little Prince's happy face.However, when her gaze fell on the bench, the curve of Gabriella's lips suddenly disappeared. She only saw a servant sitting there. With a pounding heart, the woman ran over while checking the surroundings."Lena, where's Cayden?" she sighed with ragged breaths.Without any burden, the servant lowered the phone from her face. "Here."In just an instant, the young girl's eyes opened wide. "Oh my gosh! Where is Young Master? A minute ago, the stroller was still here, Madam,” Lena exclaimed as she stood up.Clutching her head, Gabriella forced the brain to st
As soon as he entered the room, Max went straight to his wife who was lying with Cayden. The woman still furrowed her brows even though her eyes were closed. The hand that embraced the baby warmly, seemed so alert."Thank goodness," Max sighed as he stroked the Little Prince's head.In just an instant, Gabriella gasped and hugged her son tighter."Calm down, Gaby. It's me," Max whispered, afraid to wake the baby up."Are you home yet?" the woman sighed as she was still in shock."Yes. I booked the earliest ticket as soon as I got the news,” the man explained with stiff lips.After a moment of silence, the trembling eyeballs began to show compassion. "I'm sorry, Max. I have neglected to take care of our son.”Seeing his wife crying, the man's heart suddenly sliced. After stroking the little-messy hair, he gave her a soothing kiss on the forehead."Cayden is safe, so there's nothing to worry, Gaby," Max said as he rub
"Cayden!" Max exclaimed as he opened the bedroom door. The baby who was almost asleep, suddenly gasped and turned to his father. "Why did you shout like that?" Gabriella asked while exhaling. “I almost managed to put him to sleep.” Feeling guilty, the man smiled a little. "Sorry. I can't wait to show him this. Tada!” As soon as he saw a box of ice cream in his father's hands, Little Prince immediately struggled, trying to get up from his mother's arms. “Look! Now, he won't sleep. Why don't you do it later, Max? After all, this isn't the time for Cayden to enjoy ice cream." "It's okay, Gaby. He has just experienced a terrifying incident. There's nothing wrong with pampering Cayden today," Max said as he sat on the edge of the bed. Without waiting for orders, the baby crawled onto his father's lap. When Max pressed the Little Prince's hand to the lid of the box, a burst of cheerful laughter rang out. Cayden looked enthusiastic wi
Mia and Julian were confused seeing the panicked faces of all the servants. The women were busy searching and searching."What happened?" Mia asked after intercepting one of the women in uniform.“Young Master is missing again, Miss.”In an instant, Julian and Mia were wide-eyed."Missing again? Isn't he at home?" the man inquired with his eyebrows still arched high."Yes, Sir. Young Master was in his room. Then all of a sudden, he disappeared.”Hearing an explanation that seemed impossible, Julian looked at his secretary. Finding the same suspicion, he turned back to the servant. "Where are Max and Gabriella now?"The woman's index finger suddenly pointed. "Upstairs, Sir.""Okay, thank you."Wasting no time, Julian and Mia made their way to the stairs."Isn't it weird?" the man asked to the secretary."Yes. There's no way Cayden would just disappear. His parents must be too panicked, so t
“Mia, may I ask you something?” Julian's question successfully made the secretary stop walking. Two seconds later, the girl who was initially going towards the door, turned to face him."What is it, Sir?"With hands in the pockets, the CEO circled the desk and stopped right in front of his secretary.“Max, you, and I grew up together since childhood. In other words, you must already know us very well,” he said with an expression that was difficult to predict. That was the first time Mia had seen such an expression. "What kind of person do you think my brother is?"Getting a ridiculous question, the secretary almost furrowed her brows. However, out of respect for the boss, she was forced to maintain an even face.“Mr. Max is a smart and caring person. Even though he is assertive and ambitious, he still put family as his priority. The type of man that many women dream of, "Mia answered honestly."Is that so? Then,