“See? I’ve told you he’s not hungry.” Coral put the baby on the bed and took off the one-piece clothing for him and opened the diaper. Same as she had thought…
Cormac watched her while standing aside.
He didn’t know what he could do.
Coral got some water, wiped the baby with a wet towel, and washed his butt with the warm water.
After she changed the clean diaper for the baby, the little fellow stopped crying. Rarely, he didn’t fall asleep. Instead, he widened his eyes and stared at the man who was looking at him.
Since they were afraid the disposable diaper could cause rashes, so they used the diaper cloths for the baby. Coral needed to wash the changed diaper, so she took the basin of water together downstairs. Cormac sat down on the edge of the bed, and the little baby looked over at him. A one-month-old baby couldn’t see anything that was too far away, so he could only stare at the thing in a short distance. Cormac waved his hand in front of the baby, who followed the movements curiously as if the baby was wondering what it was.
Later, he heard some footsteps toward upstairs. Then Loredana pushed the door open and came in.
She put down the purse and case a glance at her son. “Armand hired a young nanny.”
When she went to see Theresa, only Armand was there. It was that nanny who delivered the dinner to Theresa. Elizabeth seemed to like the nanny a lot, kept calling her name. Cormac had no interest in such a matter, still gazing at his son.
Loredana patted him. “I’m talking to you.”
Cormac said, “I know Armand has hired a young nanny. What does it have anything to do with me?”
Loredana choked up.
She sat on his lap, wrapped her arms around his neck, and said, “Let’s find a young and pretty nanny for ourselves as well, shall we?”
Cormac curled up his lips into a smile. “Man or woman?”
Loredana asked, “Which one do you prefer? Man or woman?”
“What about a woman?…”
Before he finishes speaking, he felt a pinch on his waist.
Cormac whispered, “Are you trying to kill your dear husband?”
Loredana released him. Looking serious, she said, “I’m serious. I wonder what’s on Armand’s mind. Why didn’t he hire a married and elder nanny? Such a nanny works hard. The young one…”
“Although Armand has some character defect, he wouldn’t do anything beyond his principles. Don’t worry too much.”
Loredana heaved a sigh. She wasn’t worried that Armand would do anything, but she was afraid the young nanny would have an evil mind.
“Two years ago, there was a case that a nanny set up a fire. That case could show how greedy a person could be. I don’t have any discrimination against them, but I know young girls can’t bear the material temptation at all…”
“Enough,” Cormac interrupted her. “You’re always worried about others.”
“They are not others. Theresa is a family of mine, and Armand is your…”
“I’m sleepy now.” Cormac lay down next to the baby, holding it in his arms. Obviously, he refused to discuss others with her.
Loredana quieted down.
She couldn’t insist on talking about it, so she could only stand up and took a shower before going to bed.
One week later, Theresa was informed that the embryo cultivation failed, let alone the transplant.
Nowadays because of the advanced techniques, it was rare for embryos to stop developing during cultivation According to the doctor, it might be a matter of the egg. If they wanted to continue, Theresa needed to continue to take the injections for the ovulation induction. Then cultivation would start again. Immediately, Elizabeth said, “We must do it again. I can’t let the Bernie family have no later generations.”
How ridiculous for someone in the modern era to say those words! So many people were even afraid of getting married and giving birth.
Some were afraid that it would be difficult to raise the children, and some didn’t want to give birth at all and only wanted to enjoy a world of a couple.
Of course, some people wanted to give birth but they couldn’t.
For this kind of people, it was indeed suffering.
Armand didn’t speak at all. He picked Theresa up. Instead of going back home, he rented an apartment outside.
He knew that Theresa might have a health problem if they continued doing it. It would be quite harmful to her. They couldn’t destroy Theresa just because his grandmother wanted a great-grandchild. On the other hand, Elizabeth went to pray in a temple. She also went to see a fortune teller.
She told her family conditions to the fortune teller, and the fortune teller said he must go to see her house before ensuring what was going on.
Hence, Elizabeth invited the fortune teller back home.
Later, the fortune teller said that there was something wrong with the geomantic omen of her house. However, he could resolve it for her as long as she was willing to pay.
Of course, Elizabeth didn’t think it was a big deal as long as the money could solve the problem.
Without any hesitation, she just wished that her dream would come true. Hence, the fortune teller did some Taoism rituals in her house.
No matter if it worked, Elizabeth was relieved after spending so much money. She believed that the next time would be a success.
They failed this time because something was wrong with the geomantic omen in her house.
After settling down Theresa, Armand came back home. He wanted to pack the luggage for him and Theresa.
Then, he found the British-styled clock was removed from the living room. Instead, there were two swords made of the peach tree, between which there was a mirror. Armand frowned and asked, “What are these things?”
Elizabeth was napping in her bedroom. Usually, when Armand wasn’t in, Dora would take care of her. Upon hearing Armand’s question, she told him that Elizabeth had invited a fortune teller over and did a Taoism ritual in the house.
“The master said Theresa must sleep in the bedroom.”
Armand knew how eagerly Elizabeth was to have a great-grandson. Much to his surprise, his grandmother would be so superstitious.
He walked into the bedroom of him and Theresa. Pushing the door, he saw several dolls of the storks with incense on the table. The bedroom looked and smelt quite weird.
He could hardly believe his eyes – if Theresa saw this room, he was sure that she would become so depressed.
Even Armand believed that he was going nuts.
Fortunately, he didn’t take Theresa home. Now he felt so lucky. He entered the room, opened the cabinet, and found a suitcase. Then he started putting their clothes into the suitcase.
After he finished packing, Elizabeth woke up when he was about to leave. Seeing him pulling the luggage, she asked, “Where are you going? Where is Theresa? Shouldn’t she come home today?” “I sent her to City C. She’s busy there…”
“What’s so important than having a baby? It’s not her fault although the cultivation failed this time. The master said it was because there was something wrong with the geomantic omen in our house. I’ve invited him to do a Taoism ritual for us. Next time, it’ll definitely work. Hurry. Take her home.”
“Grandma! She’s a human. You can’t treat her as a tool to give birth…”
“What are you talking about? She’s also your wife. Isn’t it natural for your wife to give birth to your babies?” Elizabeth was anxious. “Hurry! Take her back home.” “No way. She’s left.”
Elizabeth hit him several times in anger. “Hurry up! Take her back!”
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.