A Touch of Sweetness novel (Finnick and Vivian) novel Chapter 291

She pushed the plate over to Vivian, saying, "I made your favorite shortbread. Eat it while it's hot."

"Mom, I'm asking you a question! How do you know him?"

Grinning, Rachel explained, "I used to be a housemaid for the Morrison family. At the time, my main job was to look after Benedict. That's why we're so close. You have no idea what a beautiful little boy he used to be! I found myself smitten by his cuteness. He took a liking to me too, always running around me and calling me Ms. Rachel. He was such an obedient child!"

Vivian could imagine how adorable Benedict must have been when he was young. She wondered if her baby would be as beautiful. Judging by Finnick's appearance, it was a given. Once the baby was born, Rachel would be ecstatic to be able to look after another child again.

At this, she was reminded of her main purpose for this visit. Distracted by Benedict's appearance, she had nearly forgotten.

Her lips curved into a grin as she purposely said vaguely, "Mom, Mom! I have good news to tell you!"

"What is it?"

"I'm pregnant!"

"Really? That's wonderful!" It had been a long time since Rachel was this happy.

Ever since Vivian and Finnick got married, Rachel had been worried about her daughter. Now, it seemed like her worry had been for naught.

Taking in the blissful smile on Vivian's face, Rachel felt the last of her apprehension vanish. She mentally thanked God for looking out for them both.

After asking how Vivian had been feeling recently, Rachel stated, "Your appetite is going to get a lot worse in a few days. You'll also be suffering from nausea all the time."

As if on cue, Vivian felt her stomach roiling in protest.

Noting the slightly nauseated look on her daughter's face, Rachel chuckled and continued, "Let me tell you something. Being pregnant is not as glorious as people always make it out to be. When I was pregnant with you, I was vomiting every single day at every single meal. It got so bad I lost a lot of weight. After that phase, my appetite returned but I was insatiable. It was like my stomach was a black hole. I ate so much that I gained back all the weight I had lost and then some more. Walking became hard and all I could do was waddle around slowly. My stomach was so stretched. Then, at close to ten months, I gave birth to you."

Vivian paid close attention to what her mother was saying. "Mom, did it hurt when you gave birth to me? Did it hurt a lot?"

"Of course! I gave birth to you naturally, you know. At the time, I kept telling myself that I had to endure till the end. I had to ensure you entered this world safe and sound."