Chapter 103 Maddie’s Triplets
“Maddie,they’re triplets!“Julia’s face lit up,and she flashed Maddie a thumbs–up.“Damn, you’re
good!”
“Good, my ass,“Maddie responded with a wry smile and an eye roll. But the next moment, her expression shifted to one of distress. She sank into a chair,cradling her head in her hands, her temples throbbing.
Putting herself in Maddie’s shoes, Julia sighed and joined her.“So,what are you planning to do
next?”
Maddie’s emotions swirled, her laughter mingled with tears.“If only I knew this would happen, I would’ve not left home that day.”
“Have you thought about considering an abortion?”
Maddie hesitated,contemplating the gravity of her decision.“I don’t know, but doesn’t that feel a bit harsh? I mean,we’re talking about three lives here.Their fate rests on my choice, and it just feels morally wrong to abort.”
yet.”
“Agreed, “Julia nodded thoughtfully.“Well, if that’s the case,give birth to them.” Maddie’s lips parted slightly, her brow creasing.”But I’m not ready to
on this responsibility
Smiling gracefully, Julia placed her hands on Maddie’s shoulder, a gesture of support.“Come on, you have me!I’ll be right there with you, helping to raise them.”
Julia’s words sparked a surge of courage within Maddie,so after a moment’s reflection, she decided to give birth to the three children.
As they left the hospital, it dawned on Julia that she had dinner plans with Jared. Noticing Maddie’s distant gaze, she worried that Maddie might be lost in her thoughts and decided to invite her.
“Maddie,my friend invited me to try out this new restaurant. He says it’s got a unique decor and some special local cuisine. Do you want to join me?”
Maddie’s hand instinctively rested on her belly as she considered the invitation.“Won’t I bother
you two?”
Julia’s response was swift and reassuring.“Not at all! Let’s go. And tomorrow,we can look into some maternity clothes and prenatal supplements.”
Hearing that, Maddie’s concerns about finances surfaced.“No,uhm. Let’s just wait until the end of the month.I should have my salary by then.I don’t want you to shoulder all the expenses.”
Even though Julia was more than willing to help, Maddie knew she wasn’t sitting on a pile of extra cash anymore. So, she thought she could start pulling in some income and ease Julia’s financial strain a bit.
Noticing Maddie’s contemplative demeanor, Julia’s lips curved into a knowing smile.“Oh, I almost forgot to mention! My brother actually started his own company.”
“Really? How was it? What is it called?“Maddie asked consecutively, sounding surprised. Still she knew that even if Julia’s brother started a business, it was likely a small venture.After all,starting a company usually involves a good deal of money for capital and debts.
Just as Maddie pondered this, Julia said, “Ever heard of J&C Limited‘?”
Seeing Maddie’s puzzled expression, Julia chuckled and said, “Well,probably not, but it’s a new
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company. If you haven’t heard of that, you probably know about YMR skincare?”
Maddie’s face lit up.
“Of course! Who doesn’t? That skincare is famous as a famous doctor makes it. But why are you telling me this? Don’t tell me your brother’s behind it?”
Maddie only wanted to tease Julia, but to her surprise, Julia smiled and responded, “Well,yes.Our company is the one behind that product.”
“Oh,shut it! You’re quite a bragger!“Maddie exclaimed in mock disbelief.
Brimming with pride, Julia pulled out her phone, showed it to Maddie,and said,“Here, see for yourself.”
Maddie took the phone, and she almost cursed in astonishment. It was true!
[NEWS FLASH:YMR Acne Skincare Brand,developed by a famous doctor in collaboration with J&C Limited]
“No way!Julia,is this for real? Your brother’s company is seriously named J&C Limited?” Julia grinned and assured her,“You’ll meet him tonight,so feel free to ask him yourself. He isn’t one to joke around.”
With Julia backing up the story, Maddie couldn’t help but be convince
“Wow, so the whole buzz that’s been going around lately is about him? Damn!”
It was like a surreal twist for Maddie, making the world seem enchantingly unpredictable.
“Yes, but chill,okay? Remember, pregnant women shouldn’t get too hyped, “Julia playfully cautioned.
“Right, right, I need to chill…”
Later that evening,they reached the restaurant.
“Did you arrive?“Jared’s voice came through the phone.
“Yup!We’re downstairs already.We’ll meet you in a while.“Julia hung up, noticing Maddie’s curious stare.“What’s with the intrigued look?“she asked,chuckling.
“And what’s with all these calls?Since we left the hospital, your phone’s been buzzing three or four times. Friends don’t usually blow up your phone that much!Julia,come clean,will you?Is that your boyfriend?“Maddie asked, sniffing a hint of something not quite right.
But Julia clarified,“He’s not my boyfriend.”
She didn’t lie,though.
Technically, Jared wasn’t her boyfriend; he was her husband.
“You sure or not?“Maddie eyed Julia skeptically.
Girl’s instinct, maybe, but her gut was telling her there was more to Julia’s answer.
“Cross my heart and hope to die!“Julia’s response was earnest,void of any joking.
So,seeing Julia’s expression, Maddie whispered to herself inwardly.’Am I just overthinking things?‘
Maddie had a knack for reading situations, but maybe her pregnancy hormones were playing tricks on her intuition.
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“We’ve arrived,“Julia announced as they stood in front of the private room.
Maddie’s focus locked onto the room’s door. She was about to come face–to–face with the person calling Julia non–stop. She wanted to see who he was,to gauge if he was up to Julia’s standards.
“I’ll go first!“Maddie nudged the door open, striding in confidently.
But with her first step, she ran into something incredibly solid.
‘What the heck?‘
Maddie rubbed her forehead,opening her eyes to stare at the solid chest she’d collided with.
‘Seriously, does he have a rock chest? Isn’t he afraid of bumping into others and hurting them?”
While pondering this,a familiar male voice came from above her head.
“Why am I not surprised it’s you?”
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Chapter 104 Admitting that Jared Brooks is Her Husband
