Chapter 267: Chubby baby

Liu villa.

The warm morning rays of sunlight softly hit the glass of the windows and brightened up the room. Nana’s eyelids lightly fluttered open. She yawned as she stretched her arms. She tried to get up, but then she stopped.

Nana sighed. She always forgot that her bulging belly was a significant hindrance from moving as normal as before. She was now eight months pregnant, and her tummy was fully grown into a heavily pregnant stomach. Since her belly started to increase in size, her movements had gotten slower.

Nana caressed her belly and smiled. “Good morning, little one. Are you comfortable there?”

As if the baby heard it’s mother’s sweet voice, it kicked inside her belly. Then it kicked again.

Nana giggled. “En. Glad that you are so energetic. Just stay safe and healthy in there. Mama and Dada are waiting for you.”

She still remembered the day when her child kicked for the first time. She was so ecstatic that she immediately called Jinhai back home. Jinhai, worried and panic returned to the villa to find his wife laughing in delight.

“Jinhai! Our baby kicked! Keep your hand here, and you will feel it.” She pointed at the middle of her belly.

Jinhai sighed in relief. Nana didn’t tell the reason behind to come back as soon as possible, and his mind wandered off to thoughts like she must have got hurt.

Jinhai curiously touched her belly, and the baby instantly kicked again, recognizing his father.

“He kicked again!”

“En.” Jinhai warmly looked at her. A giddy feeling enveloped his heart, too, as he thought how she was carrying their baby.

At present, Nana’s gaze warmed up as she thought about her child. With each passing day, the excitement in her to hold her baby in her arms was growing more and more. She couldn’t wait for that day to arrive.

Eight long months and finally, the wait was going to be over as her pregnancy was soon heading to her ninth and the last month. The doctor gave the due date at the end of the next month, but she still told to be careful and not to ignore any contraction signs.

As Nana did her morning ritual with her baby, she once again tried to get up. But this time, a pair of long and strong arms slowly supported her back and lifted her off the bed.

Her husband’s gentle smile greeted her, and his gaze was affectionate as he looked at his wife.

Jinhai kissed her lips. “Good morning, wifey.” Then he bent down and kissed her belly. “Good morning, little one. You are not troubling your mama, right?”

As a response, the baby kicked, and then once again.

Nana chuckled. “Our baby kicked. He doesn’t trouble me at all.” She gave a beautiful smile to Jinhai. “Good morning, husband.”

Jinhai smiled. “I will help you. Get ready. After breakfast, we have to go for your check-up.”

Nana nodded. As she slowly walked, the weight of her heavy belly was already tiring her.

‘My tummy is so bigger than the rest of the women whom I have seen in the hospital. Guess you are really chubby and healthy, aren’t you?’

It was a little overwhelming and exhausting at times, but as long as he or she was healthy, it was all worth it.

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As Nana and Jinhai came down for breakfast, Jing immediately rushed to her side. “Sister-in-law!!! How is my baby nephew or niece?”

“Brat!” Liu Hai glared at his younger son. “What are you doing? You will hurt my daughter-in-law!”

“I’m careful!” He then ignored his ranting father and eagerly touched Nana’s belly. “Aw, my nephew or niece, please kick for your handsome uncle here!”

Liu Hai snorted. “Come here. I will grant your wish. Let me kick you.”

Liu Chunhua and Grandma Liu shook their heads.

It was like everyone became a child again with the new member who would soon join their family.

The twins also crowded. “Nee-chan, let me feel it too!”

Nana laughed. Jinhai sternly said, “Let her sit down first. She is tired of standing this long.”

The baby inside her belly duly kicked, fulfilling all of his three uncle’s wishes. The three uncles beamed with joy and happiness.

Liu Chunhua smiled. “Here, I have cooked this healthy soup for you, dear.”

Nana nodded. “Thank you, Mom.”

“Silly child. How can I not take care of my daughter-in-law and my grandchild?” She chuckled.

Grandma Liu was Grandma Liu. In a tsundere mode, she said, “If you want, you can eat this stew too.” She didn’t want to admit that she woke up early in the morning to prepare this stew, especially for Nana.

“Oh, let me have the stew too!” Jing was already stretching his hand towards the pot, but she harshly slapped it away.

“Go away! This is for pregnant women! Eat something else.” She glared at him.

Jing sadly mumbled to himself. Nobody loves me!

As he sat on his chair, Jing quietly held Yukito’s hand. Yukito slightly coughed. He signaled him with his eyes.

‘You! Leave my hand. How will I eat?’

But Jing simply grinned as he squeezed it a little more. Yukito could only helplessly twitch his eyebrow.

But this interaction didn’t miss Nana. She still couldn’t believe that her younger brother and brother-in-law were dating.

Yes, they finally started dating three months back after Jing joined the twin’s high school as their design teacher. He was still working there. But Grandma Liu and Liu Chunhua were still unaware of their relationship.

God knows what their reactions would be to know that Jing was gay.

Nana pursed her lips as she was unable to hide her smile.

“What?” Grandma Liu asked.

Nana furiously shook her head. “Nothing.”

Liu Hai looked at Jinhai. “Drive slowly. Also, tell the doctor to thoroughly check Nana and my grandchildr- *cough* grandchild’s health.”

Jinhai raised his eyebrow. “I know.”

“Make sure you confirm the due date too.”

Jinhai tilted his head. “You are awfully concerned about her due date.”

Liu Hai puffed up his cheeks like an angry child. “What do you mean!? I’m just worried about her! We should always be ready.”

Jinhai rolled his eyes.

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City X Hospital.

Nana was lying on the bed, where the doctor was checking on her condition. After a while, she was done, and Nana sat back on the chair.

The doctor smiled. “Mrs. Liu is in perfect condition, Mr. Liu and the babi-“She cleared her throat. “baby is also healthy. He is in the right position in her belly, so there are no complications. Just keep on with the light exercises and a healthy diet.”

They both nodded.

Jinhai asked. “I wanted to ask for another thing. Why is Nana’s belly slightly bigger than the usual? Is everything normal?” He was worried about her because he also noticed the unusual size. Plus, Nana would quickly get tired too, carrying such a heavy stomach, and he could never see her in pain.

Nana sighed. He really worried too much.

The doctor slightly twitched her brow. “No, Mr. Liu. Everything is normal. The baby is quite chubby, so that’s why the belly is a little bigger.”

“So chubby to make it that big?”

“Y-yes.”

Nana said, “It is good that our baby is chubby. That means he is growing well.” She patted her tummy.

Jinhai frowned. “Won’t it be too difficult at the time of giving birth? It will hurt you a lot.”

Nana held his hands. “That is the part of the process Jinhai. A few hours of pain are nothing as compared to the forever joy our baby will bring in our lives.”

Jinhai still wasn’t quite satisfied. He looked down at her belly and frowned.

‘Why are you so fat? You will hurt your Mama.’

They talked about some other instructions, and the doctor handed her reports to Jinhai.

As they came out of her office, they came across two figures rushing in their direction.

They were startled to see Jinhai and Nana. It had been quite long.

“Jinhai, Nana.” The man called out.

Nana was also equally stunned, meeting the elder Xiang couple, Xiang Wei and Xiang Qingge.

“Uncle Xiang, Aunt Xiang.” She politely bowed.

Jinhai silently looked at them. “Uncle, Aunt, why are you both in such a rush?”

Xiang Qingge has tears in her eyes. She eagerly exclaimed. “You won’t believe it, Jinhai! Huian…our daughter has woken up! She has come out of her vegetative state!”

Xiang Wei also couldn’t contain his joy. There were distinct relief and happiness in their expressions as the parents who got their daughter back.

Nana widened her eyes. “Really!?”

Xiang Qingge nodded her head, wiping her tears. “We got a call from the doctor this morning. He said that the nurse was monitoring Huian as usual, and she suddenly moved, gasping for air. And then she…opened her eyes.”

Nana felt glad for them. She was going to be a mother soon, so she understood how they, as parents, must be so happy for their daughter.

But, on the other side, no one knew what was going on in Jinhai’s mind.