And just like that, the end of May was here. Tomorrow would be International Children's Day, as well as Violette's prenatal check-up.
She originally thought this baby might not make it, since she took a lot of medication early during the pregnancy. Contrary to her expectations, this little one had managed to survive till now. If the prenatal check-up went well tomorrow, she could start preparing for the birth.
"Violette, Elijah will be accompanying you for the prenatal check-up tomorrow, right?" Mike asked during dinner.
Violette, "You have a date tomorrow, don't you? I can go for the check-up by myself."
Mike raised an eyebrow. "Elijah isn't going with you?"
Violette, "I don't need him to accompany me. And I don't need you either. People might mistake you for the father of the child."
Mike, "Then you should let the nanny accompany you."
"The nanny will stay home to look after the kids. You just go on your date and don't worry about us." Violette took a sip of her soup. "I've made an appointment in advance. It should be over by noon at the latest."
"Alright," Mike responded absentmindedly, his slender fingers swiping swiftly across his phone screen. Two minutes later, he looked at Violette. "Violette, Elijah will be accompanying you for the prenatal check-up tomorrow!"
Violette put down her soup bowl and looked up. "Did Joey tell you that?"
Mike nodded. "Elijah didn't tell you, probably because he was afraid you'd refuse."
Their conversation ended within five minutes, and Violette's phone rang. The screen clearly displayed Elijah's name. She left the dining room and walked into the living room to answer the call.
"Violette, I'll be waiting for you at the hospital tomorrow morning." His tone was not one of negotiation.
She didn't want his company, but she couldn't refuse. Because if she did, he would certainly use the child as an excuse.
"Got it," She responded after a moment of silence.
"Let's have dinner together tomorrow night! You were looking for Makayla last time you came over, weren't you? I'll bring her out tomorrow." His voice was deep and magnetic. "Bring your kids too. It's Children's Day tomorrow."
"Elijah..." Violette started, wanting to refuse.
But then Makayla's voice came from the other end of the line. "Elijah, who are you talking to? Is it Violette? I want to talk to her."
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