Chapter 922
Anastasia read for a while before heading to the bathroom for a shower. The moment she stepped out, she was pulled into a strong, reliable embrace.
The man held her from behind, his large hand resting on her lower abdomen as he whispered, “Why did you suddenly lose your appetite? Are you feeling unwell anywhere else p>
The words themselves were just a simple expression of concern, but the warm hand on her stomach was impossible to ignore. Anastasia immediately understood his meaning, and her heart began to race as a blush crept up her face.
“It’s really just the hot weather! It’s not… I’m a doctor myself. If something were really going on, don’t you think I’d know p>
“Really?” Harrison glanced down at her stomach, a mix of relief and disappointment
in his eyes.
Anastasia’s eyes darted around. She turned in his arms and grinned. “Hubby, you want a baby p>
Harrison remained composed, leaning down to kiss her. “You’re my baby. What other baby do I need p>
Anastasia ignored that. She wrapped her arms around his neck, hanging on him. “Weren’t you the one who said no before? You said I was still young and we should wait. Why has someone had a change of heart? It hasn’t been that long since we last talked about this p>
A hint of helplessness crossed Harrison’s handsome features. “Alright, it’s my fault p>
“How are you at fault? What did you do wrong?” Anastasia keenly picked up on the key point and pressed him for an answer.
Harrison was helpless against her. He lowered his head, their foreheads touching. “You are still young, and your career is at a crucial stage. It really isn’t the right time for a baby. I shouldn’t have had such thoughts p>
But Anastasia didn’t feel angry or annoyed. In fact, she felt a secret joy. The corners of her mouth curled up as she looked into his eyes. “Then why did you have those thoughts p>
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“Because I’m too greedy.” His large palm caressed her cheek as he spoke in a low voice. “Before, I just wanted Ana to love me a little more. But now that you love me so much, want the bond between us tobe even stronger p>
Logically, he didn’t want her to
sacrifice her career and studies toet
have a child right now. But
emotionally, he couldn’t control bis greedy desire for more.
Ana’s sudden insistence was making it difficult for him, so he quickly changed the subject “Well talk about chilcher later, Before any of that, I should give you a wedding first p>
Anastasia’s eyes lit up, a novel sense of anticipation bubbling up inside her. “Didn’t you say you were already planning it? How far along are you p>
“It’s almost ready,” he said, kissing the tip of her nose with a slight curve to his lips.
Before she could ask more, he swept her up into his arms and carried her toward the bed.
“It’s late. Time to rest p>
The next day, Anastasia woke up around noon and went to the Austin family’s residence.
Bruno had called to tell her about a patient with a very tricky case. He had been asked to consult and wanted to bring her along to gain some experience.
Anastasia agreed and, after packing a few things, headed over.
She hadn’t asked who the patient was. By the time she arrived and realized the place looked familiar, it was too late.
“The patient is from the Lawson family?” she asked, stunned.
“Yes. Mr. Timothy Lawson. I don’t know if you’ve heard of him, but he has a problem with his leg p>