Taking Care

"Don't move." Seeing Jada trying to get out of bed, Ren gently pushed her back down and adjusted her pillow. "You're a pregnant woman now. You need to rest well. As long as I'm home, just tell me whatever you need to do, and I'll do it for you."

Seeing Ren so concerned about her, Jada felt her heart warm up. Back in the day, no one took care of her like this.

"What if I want to drink water?"

"I'll get it for you."

"What if I want to eat something?"

"I'll make it for you."

"What if I need to use the bathroom?"

"I'll help you..." Ren stopped mid-sentence, scratching his head awkwardly. "Uh, that you'll have to do yourself..."

But then Ren thought for a moment and added, "But I can help you wipe..."

"That's gross, you jerk!"

Jada pouted angrily and playfully punched Ren in the chest.

"Hahaha." Ren grabbed Jada's wrist, stopping her playful punches. He looked at her tenderly, then moved his gaze to her belly. He gently placed his hand on her stomach, then pressed his ear against it, filled with anticipation. "I wonder if it's a boy or a girl..."

Hearing Ren's words, Jada's eyes shone with maternal love. She placed her hand on Ren's head, which was resting on her belly, and asked softly, "Do you want a boy or a girl?"

"I don't mind. A daughter is my little sweetheart, but a boy would be nice too. When he grows up, I can play Ultraman and fight monsters with him." Ren's face lit up with happiness as he imagined playing with his future child.

"Really?" Jada nodded. "I hope it's a boy."

After all, they already had a daughter, Yueyue.

"Maybe it's twins," Ren joked, then remembered something. "By the way, what were you getting up to do earlier?"

"Nothing much." Jada shook her head lightly. "I just felt uncomfortable lying in bed and wanted to stretch a bit."

"Click."

As Jada and Ren were having their heartfelt conversation, the door suddenly creaked open. Yueyue poked her head in, looking concerned. "Daddy, is Mommy feeling better?"

Yueyue still remembered the scene of her mother vomiting earlier.

"Much better. Yueyue, come here, I have something to tell you." Ren waved her over.

"Huh? What is it?" Yueyue walked closer, looking puzzled.

"From now on, don't run and jump onto Mommy, okay?"

Ren remembered Yueyue's habit of running and hugging their legs or bellies whenever she saw them. It was fine before, but now that Jada was pregnant, any hard bump could be dangerous.

"Why not?"

"Because Mommy has a baby in her tummy. Until the baby is born, it's very fragile. If it gets bumped, the baby could die." Ren tried to explain in simple terms that Yueyue could understand.

"Die?"

"Just like how the character in Madoka Magica died."

Yueyue shivered as she recalled the scene where the character lost her head.

So, the baby was that fragile? Just one bump and its head would fall off?

Yueyue nodded vigorously. "Oh, okay!!"

From that moment on, Yueyue moved cautiously, standing by the bed with a worried expression, afraid that she might accidentally hurt her mother and the baby.

Seeing Yueyue's behavior, Jada smiled warmly and reassured her, "Don't worry about what your dad said. Just be as careful as you normally are."

"Okay~~"

Hearing this, Yueyue relaxed a bit. She still moved carefully but felt less nervous. She lay on the edge of the bed, looking at her mother's belly.

"Yueyue, aren't you worried about having a little brother or sister soon?" Jada asked suddenly.

"Worried about what?" Yueyue looked up in confusion.

"Well, right now, Mommy and Daddy only love you. But soon, we'll also love your little brother or sister. Then, Mommy and Daddy won't just belong to you."

Jada had seen news stories and TV dramas about kids who got jealous and even hurt their pregnant mothers. She didn't want Yueyue to feel neglected or resentful.

"Hmm..." Yueyue pondered, her little brows furrowing as she placed her finger on her lips.

After a while, she looked at Ren and asked, "Will my snacks be less?"

"No, you'll get even more."

Ren wouldn't shortchange Yueyue, especially since he loved snacks too.

"And will I still get toys?"

"Of course!"

"Will Mommy and Daddy still love me? You won't ignore me, right?"

"You'll always be Daddy's little sweetheart." Ren hugged Yueyue and rubbed his cheek against hers.

"That's good~~" Yueyue sighed in relief and patted her chest. "If that's the case, then I hope the baby comes soon~"

Yueyue was excited. Although her parents loved her, they were often busy. She felt lonely at home and looked forward to having a sibling to play with.

But then she pouted at Ren, "Daddy, I'm not just your little sweetheart. I'm your down jacket!"

A down jacket was warmer than a little cotton coat!

"Hehe." Seeing Yueyue's innocent expression, Ren ruffled her hair. "Yes, yes, you're Daddy's down jacket~~"

"That's better."

Satisfied, Yueyue nodded and turned her gaze back to Jada's belly.

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