'See? Lu Xia's attitude toward him hasn't changed at all with Smelian's arrival.' Graces told himself he didn't need to worry about Smelian's presence in the slightest.
With or without him, Lu Xia would always treat him well.
Placing the prepared fruit platter on the table, Graces knelt on one knee. His eyes lowered to the fair, slender calves visible beneath Lu Xia's nightgown. Ever since Smelian had mentioned that pregnancy could be a burden and cause a woman's calves to swell, Graces had been paying extra attention.
"I understand. But when do you plan on seeing Doctor Eugene? It's about time for your check-up, isn't it?"
Graces's reminder prompted Lu Xia to glance at the calendar on the table. She calculated the dates; it was indeed time to see Doctor Eugene.
"Monday. If you don't have time, Smelian can accompany me. He asked to last time."
"I have time. We'll go together."
