A Naive Bride for the Sophisticated CEO novel Chapter 56

“I don’t know exactly what you want me to do Mrs. Parker, and that is why I told Mr. Parker, I would love to see you.”

“I understand, Mr. Nicholas. All I want to know is the business my late parents were into. I need to know everything, either good or bad. I want to know who killed them also.” Amelia responded.

“Your late parents, what are their names, please?”

“Clara and Stanley Cooper.”

Nicholas nodded and kept his eyes on his computer for a while before looking up.

“Okay, Ma’am. Give me a few days to dig up information about them. I would also pry into the lives of other family relatives if you don’t mind.”

“I don’t mind at all. The other family members include my Uncle Freddie and his children. Stanley had only one brother.”

Nicholas smiled and bounced his head. “I’d have dug that up myself. But you don’t have to worry. I’ll start working on it as soon as possible.”

Amelia smiled faintly and stretched forth her hand to Nicholas. “Thank you so much, Sir.”

She stood up and picked up her bag. She headed out of the office and met James sitting outside, next to the door. He was waiting for her to finish her meeting with Nicholas.

“Babe.” She called, and he looked up and saw her standing next to him.

“Heyy…” He hurriedly threw his phone into his breast pocket and stood up.

“Are you okay?” He asked, cupping her face sweetly and she nodded in his hands.

“Yes, I am.” She responded softly, reflecting a smile.

James stared at her face for a long while, and he furrowed his eyebrows as he did.

“What’s wrong?” Amelia asked after noticing the look on his face.

“You have been looking pale these days. Are you okay?” He asked worriedly.

Amelia heaved a sigh and bobbed. “Yes, I am. I’m just a little tired. That’s all.”

“Since when?”

“For a few days now. It’s probably nothing, babe. It may be because of the whole thing going on with my parents and uncle.”

James exhaled softly and reluctantly nodded. “You need to take it easy on yourself, okay? I don’t want this affecting you way too much.”

Amelia chuckled and shook her head. “You don’t have to…” She suddenly grasped her mouth with her hands and her eyes widened.

“What’s wrong?!” James asked, almost having a heart attack. He let go of her head and she began to run off.

“Amelia! Where are you going?” James yelled as he ran after her.

As she ran past people in the company, they knew she needed to use the restroom, so they led her to the restroom by pointing their fingers to where it was.

She barged into the restroom and headed for the basin. She lowered her head and began to puke. As she vomited, she was all weak.

James stood next to her, rubbing her back softly. “Take it easy, okay?” He uttered, and she bounced her head.

She rinsed her mouth and raised her head. She looked into the mirror and stared at James’ face.

“You don’t look good, Amelia. I need to take you to the hospital.”

“No, James. I’m fine.”

“No! I’m taking you to the hospital and that is final, okay?”

Amelia exhaled and nodded. James held her hand and they both walked out of the restroom after she rinsed her face properly.

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Amelia and James were invited into the doctor’s office after running some series of tests on her.

“How are you feeling, Mrs. Amelia?” The doctor asked with a bright smile.

James and Amelia exchanged looks before she answered to the doctor.

“I’m fine, Doctor. Please, what did you find out?” She inquired anxiously.

“Well, congratulations Mrs Parker, you are a week pregnant.”

James’ eyes popped wide open, and he yanked forward in excitement. “For real? She is pregnant?!” James uttered, almost screaming.

“Yes, she is! That is why she is all pale and weak.”

James broke into laughter and looked at Amelia, who didn’t seem so happy about the news.

“We are going to be parents. I’m going to be a father!” James grabbed her hands as he couldn’t contain his excitement.

He aggressively kissed her hand, and without paying much attention to her countenance, he turned to look at the doctor again.

“Thank you so much, Doctor! This is the best news I’ve heard in a long time!”

“I’m happy for you too, Mr. James. Ma’am, please try to take care of yourself. More rest and less work will be needed.”

Amelia swallowed and lowered her head. ‘I’ll be having a baby. Why am I not so excited about this?’

She raised her head and saw James still grinning widely. He was having a chat with the doctor but her mind had wandered so far away that she couldn’t hear what they were discussing.

‘Do I even have what it takes to be a mother? Am I ready for this?’ These thoughts haunted her, making her even more terrified.

“Amelia! Amelia! Are you okay?” James called her out of her thoughts.

She snapped out and found them staring at her. “You seem so far away. Are you alright?” James further asked.

She let out a feeble smile and bounced her head. “I’m alright.” She tried to contain her fears, but James could clearly see it.

“Doctor, we’ll love to leave now. We’ll keep in touch.”

“Okay, Mr. Parker. Congratulations once again.” They shook hands, and Amelia stood up.

She shuffled out of the office and James hurriedly followed behind her.

“Amelia, what is wrong? Why aren’t you excited about this?” James stood in front of her.