Chapter 201

Isaac's eyes flickered for an instant, and he hesitated before a gentle smile curved his lips. Reaching out he tucked a stray lock of hair behind Verena's ear and murmured,"I'm not nervous."

Of course, that was a lie. Inside, his heart was a tangled knot of nerves.

Yet, seeing Verena already on edge, he feared that if he admitted his own unease, it would only weigh her down further.

But Verena knew him like the back of her hand. How could she not see through the thoughts he tried to hide?

She raised their clasped fingers, laying bare his disguise. "But your palms are damp, and you're holding me as though my hand were the only rope keeping you from drowning."

As Isaac instinctively tried to loosen his grip, Verena.held on even tighter, her touch steady and strong.

"Isaac, being nervous is only human. There's no shame in admitting it. And even,if we don't have a child this time, there will be many chances ahead. We have a lifetime together, don't we?"

The firmness of her grip and the calm in her words washed over him like balm, easing the storm inside.

She was right-time was on their side.

Still,when faced with the woman he loved most, Isaac was stripped of his composure and left simply an ordinary man.

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At times, he foolishly clung to the idea that a child would be the bond tying them forever, proof she would never walk away.

Realizing how childish that thought was, he silently rebuked himself before answering, "You're right. Sooner or later, it will happen."

As they waited for the results, Isaac never left Verena's side. Jacob received several urgent calls, yet any project that demanded Isaac's presence wvas either turned down or postponed without hesitation.

Two hours later, the doctor finally called Verena's name and handed her the test report.

With a warm smile, he announced, "Congratulations! According to the results, Mrs. Bennett is indeed pregnant."

For a heartbeat, Isaac froze, stunned as though time itself had stopped.

Then, his eyes lit up, and a smile too bright to suppress broke across his face.

He clutched Verena's hand and looked at her, his voice trembling."Verena... we're going to have a baby. Is it real?"

His gaze overflowed with joy and disbelief.

Ever since the accident, he had not dared to dream of a child of his own.

And now, the words he had longed for struck his ears like music.

The news was as beautiful as a dream to him.

It was a blessing so dazzling he could hardly trust it, afraid that if he blinked, it would vanish like a dream at A dawn.

Verena handed him the report, her eyes alight with warmth and happiness."It's true, Isaac. We're going to be parents."

Though the doctor had witnessed countless couples rejoice over such news, he couldn't help but be moved by the depth of their emotions.

Smiling, he added a gentle reminder. "For now, everything looks normal. But in the days ahead, Mr. Bennett,please pay close attention to your wife's diet and rest. Regular check-ups will be essential for a smooth pregnancy."

Isaac,still reeling from the joy, absorbed the words slowly before nodding firmly. "I will always look after my wife's health. Thank you, doctor." After the consultation, Jacob drove the car up from the underground parking lot.

Verena guided Isaac out of the elevator, pushing his wheelchair gently.

The moment he saw Jacob, Isaac broke into a wide smile. "Jacob, I'm going to be a father."

His eyes shimmered with hope, filled with a light that spoke of boundless anticípation.

Catching on at once, Jacob offered heartfelt congratulations. "Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Bennett. You'll have the healthiest, brightest, and most adorable baby in the world."

Verena returned his words with genuine gratitude. "Thank you for your blessing."

Isaac, still concealing the full tide of excitement within him, gave an instruction brimming with generosity."Jacob, arrange for all employees' salaries to be increased by twenty percent this month, along with an additional bonus."

It was his way of sharing joy with the entire company.

Jacob's eyes brightened at the news of a bonus, and he bowed deeply. "Thankyou, Mr.Bennett.I'll spread the good news at once."