Magnus’ mind was clouded with joy. He saw the doctor wheeling Natalia out before he even had time to react. He looked at Natalia’s pallid face as she lay on the bed, and felt a deep regret.
He wasn’t supposed to have sex with her, but last night, he fucked her all night. He cursed himself for being a beast!
In the hospital room, Magnus tightly held Natalia's small hand. His palm was sweating.
"My love, we're expecting a baby." He chuckled. "This is the greatest gift from God. If my grandpa knew about it, he would be over the moon."
He opened her hand and pressed it against his face. He reached out to gently touch her belly. This was his treasure. A new life was about to start. He swore to love this child. Their child wouldn’t be like him, who lost his family’s love at a young age, eventually turning him into this arrogant and lonely man.
"I'm sorry, my love!" He kissed her palm. His heart was melting.
When Natalia woke up, Magnus was sitting there, watching her intently. He saw her open her eyes, and he immediately took her hand. "Are you okay, my love? Tell me if you want to eat something."
Natalia looked at Magnus' doting eyes. It was as if she was brought back in time. This man could be so gentle it was heartwarming, yet he was so temperamental it could drive you up the wall. Natalia remained silent.
Was she sick again? Oh yes, she had fainted, and she had lost her appetite. He had rushed her to the hospital again.
"I'm fine," Natalia said casually.
"You're pregnant, my love. Did you know that? You're carrying our baby," Magnus said. His eyes were filled with excitement.
Natalia was stunned. Pregnant? No wonder she couldn't eat. No wonder she had fainted.
"I'm sorry, Nat. I shouldn't have been so rough last night. I didn't know you were pregnant," Magnus said, filled with guilt.
"I won't do it again. I promise I'll take good care of you and our baby. Please, my love, no more quarrels with me, okay? I want us to make up. Please, don't be mad at me anymore." He got up from the chair, sat on the bed, and pulled her into his arms.
The familiar masculine scent instantly filled Natalia's nostrils. She was feeling a bit nauseous, but the moment she smelled him, her stomach started to settle.
She smiled bitterly. It turned out she needed him so much. But when she remembered Magnus with Isabella, her heart was broken into a thousand pieces.
Did she really have a baby? Why did she get pregnant at this time? Whether she and Magnus could make it was still an open question.
She was actually pregnant now!
Morgan had once told her to bear a child for Magnus, saying she wasn't yet qualified to be the lady of the Andersen family. But if she gave birth to this child, could she finally leave?
Magnus saw Natalia's blank and unresponsive expression, and gently moved her shoulder. "Nat, aren't you happy? We're having a baby." Was she starting to have doubts, just like him?
Was she happy? Of course, she was. But the timing of this baby couldn't have been more perfect.
"No," Natalia replied faintly.
"Nat, I plan to move to Sapphire Island. It's quiet and suitable for you to nurture our baby. After the baby is born, I'll accompany you to America to study. You can study whatever you want," Magnus said, holding her.
Again, Sapphire Island. He wanted to confine her to Sapphire Island. Natalia frowned.
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