Prosperous Marriage: Married to My Brother-in-law-Chapter 435 - 434: Singleton or Multiples (4)_1

Of course, it had to be done in secret; she was genuinely afraid her son’s warning would come true.

Accustomed to being domineering and autocratic, calling the shots, once she lost this power, she would wilt like a frost-bitten eggplant.

The winter sun set, and night once again descended. After the night, the sun would rise from the east once more.

The cycle of day and night continued, day after day, night after night, silently sweeping away the years amid the hustle and tension of people’s lives.

Julia Bluen opened her sleepy eyes to meet Glades Horne’s gentle and deep gaze. She instinctively smiled and greeted him, "Hi, darling. Good morning."

Ever since she became pregnant, he had taken to touching her belly, claiming it was to bond with his daughter, which always made Julia laugh. The baby was only two months old—could they already bond?

Suddenly, Glades Horne’s eyes widened. He sat up abruptly, threw back the blanket, and pressed his face against Julia’s belly, exclaiming in disbelief, "Julia, she moved!"

Julia was flabbergasted.

This man had read so many books, all in vain.

How could there be fetal movement at two months? Generally, you don’t feel it until sixteen weeks into the pregnancy, right?

"Glades, you’re overreacting. It’s only been two months. How could she possibly move already?"

Glades Horne lifted his head, equally puzzled. He was sure he had just felt her belly suddenly tense up and harden when he touched it—wasn’t that the baby moving?

"But just now, she seemed to really move," Glades Horne said, reluctant to believe it was an illusion.

Julia couldn’t help but laugh. "I’ve never heard of a two-month-old baby moving. You’re definitely overreacting. The books say that at eight weeks of pregnancy, the fetus’s crown-to-rump length is only 14 to 20 millimeters. Millimeters, you know? How could such a tiny baby move? If you said she moved in another month and a half, I might believe you. It’s normal for fetal movement to occur after three and a half months of pregnancy, and it becomes more apparent after four months."

Even she, who hadn’t absorbed much knowledge for expectant mothers, remembered this. Yet he, an expectant father who had supposedly committed everything to memory, had made such a misjudgment. Did he really think their baby was a genius, already kicking and thrashing at only two months?

Glades Horne also knew that fetal movement at two months was impossible. So that feeling just now... was it really just him overreacting?

He pressed his face against Julia’s belly once more, but he heard nothing and felt no movement at all.

He supposed he really had overreacted.

He sat up, slightly disappointed. Time seemed to pass so slowly. The baby was only two months along, with eight more months to go before birth. But Julia’s belly was indeed starting to show a little... Could she be carrying twins?

Yes, twins!

As an expectant father, Glades Horne, the usually composed young master of the Horne Family, immediately found a perfect reason for his elation. His Julia must be carrying twins! That’s why her belly was already showing at just two months!

Seeing him go from disappointment one moment to ecstasy the next, Julia had a thought. The saying that pregnant women are fickle is completely incorrect—it should be that expectant fathers are the fickle ones!

"Julia, after breakfast, I’ll take you to the hospital for an ultrasound. I think you might be carrying twins." How thrilling! Having two at once would save his beloved wife half the pain.

The best scenario would be a boy and a girl.

Julia considered it. It was indeed time to check the fetus’s development and confirm if there were multiples.

Although Dr. Ray regularly took her pulse, he hadn’t brought an ultrasound machine to the Horne residence. Besides, the domineering Glades wouldn’t let Dr. Ray perform an ultrasound on her, claiming that no man other than himself was permitted to see Julia’s skin.

In that case, they would have to go to the hospital’s obstetrics and gynecology department for the ultrasound.

"Hmm, okay then," Julia agreed.

Glades Horne immediately slid out of bed and brought Julia her clothes.

After Julia got dressed, she adjusted his collar. He loved it when she tied his tie and fixed his collar for him every day; it made him feel incredibly blessed.

"I think I should open a hospital," Glades Horne said suddenly.

Valence Group was vast, involved in all kinds of profitable industries, yet he had somehow overlooked setting up a private hospital. The thought occurred to him now: he could establish one. It could operate as a regular business but, when necessary, serve exclusively their family.

"That’s a great idea, darling. I support you," Julia readily agreed. "Remember to hire the best doctors, and medical ethics are very important."

Glades Horne gave her an appreciative look, pride swelling in his heart. She truly was his beloved wife, her insight as discerning as his own!

"UGH—"

Just as they were speaking, Julia’s morning sickness flared up again.

She hurried back into the bathroom.

Glades followed her in, his heart aching for her. He gently patted her back, his own heart clenching with distress. Seeing her retching so miserably, he couldn’t help but curse himself internally. This was all his fault!

He hadn’t realized pregnancy would be this difficult.

When Julia had finally vomited up even bile and looked completely drained, Glades quickly supported her, helped her out of the bathroom, and asked with concern, "Julia, have you been taking the medicine Dr. Ray prescribed? Why are your symptoms still so severe?"

"I took it, but it’s no use. UGH—"

Julia instantly felt another wave of nausea and dashed back into the bathroom.

Glades’s heart twisted.

That naughty little girl, tormenting her mommy every single day! Just wait until she’s born; he would definitely give her little bottom a good spank!

After vomiting yet again, Julia felt completely drained.

Glades poured her a cup of warm water, and she took a few sips.

After resting for a moment, she felt her churning stomach gradually settle.

However, the thought that she would likely vomit again after breakfast made her head begin to ache.

Her morning sickness was quite severe. She vomited in the morning, when she ate, and even at night. Fortunately, she rarely felt sick while working; otherwise, she really wouldn’t be able to continue working.