Chapter 1444Chapter 1444 Gradual Acceptance
Julia and Mary exchanged a glance before bursting into laughter. Sonia cocked her head, perplexed as
to what was so amusing.
Then, Mary explained, "Young Mistress Sonia, it's normal to not show any changes. Every woman's
body is different, so their pregnancy can vary. Some women notice visible changes in their bellies after
two or three months, while others may not notice much difference until four or five months. You are
most likely one of the latter."
Julia nodded in agreement. "That's right. When I was pregnant with you, it was the same. Even at five
or six months, my belly looked like someone else who was only three months pregnant. My belly
looked like someone else's at five or six months only when I was close to full term. I didn't show much."
Surprisingly, this trait was passed down to her daughter, which made her happy and excited.
Now, I understand. After listening to their explanation, Sonia nodded in realization. "I thought everyone
was the same, so when I didn't see much change in my belly, I was worried that something might be
wrong with the baby."
Mary approached Sonia and gently patted her head, saying, "Don't worry, Young Mistress Sonia. This
is a hospital, and you have regular check-ups with the doctors and nurses. If there were any problems,
they would have told you."
Sonia pressed her lips together. "I guess I was overthinking it."
"From now on, don't overthink, and don't worry," Mary smiled. Julia also nodded, supporting Mary's words.
Sonia looked at Julia for a moment before shifting her gaze uncomfortably. "So, when I'm ready to give
birth, my belly won't be too big either?" She touched her belly. "Does that mean the baby will be tiny
when born?" If my baby is tiny, will his or her body be frail? What are the chances of its survival? She
was worried thinking about it.
Although Mary knew how to care for pregnant women, she had never had a child, so she looked to
Julia for help. Julia sat down and replied, "Compared to normal babies, they might be a little smaller,
but as long as they are born at full term, there won't be any problems with their health. So, care for
them; they'll catch up to normal-sized babies soon enough. Sonny, don't worry. When you were born,
you were small and red all over, and your father and I thought you wouldn't be able to survive well, but
the doctors told me not to worry and to treat you like a normal-sized baby. Small babies develop quickly
as long as they receive adequate nutrition. After one month, you were no different from a normal-sized
baby." She spoke seriously, her eyes filled with confidence.
Sonia knew her mother wouldn't lie, and she finally nodded slowly. "I understand. Thank you—"
Julia happily waved her hand, saying there was no need to thank her. Then, she said excitedly, "Sonny,
if you have any questions in the future, you can ask me. I'll tell you everything."
Sonia pressed her lips together again without a response.
Julia's eyes dimmed for a moment, but she quickly comforted herself. It's okay; my daughter isn't used
to it yet. She would gradually accept me in the future. "What are you talking about?" At that moment, the door to the hospital room opened, and Toby walked
in wearing a suit and carrying a bag. When he saw Julia, he wasn't surprised at all, and he gave a
friendly nod to her as a greeting. Furthermore, he was aware that she would be visiting her daughter.
Julia was flattered and relieved by his initiative in greeting her. Sonia previously permitted her to come
up, but Julia did not stay as long as she did that day, so she did not see him. Since Julia thought he
wouldn't expect her, she braced for an immediate request to leave upon their brief encounter. Instead,
he greeted her, indicating that he also favored her visiting Sonia. Then, she gazed at Sonia with
maternal affection in her eyes.
Suddenly, Sonia noticed that, and her heart trembled. So, she quickly lowered her head to avoid Julia's
eye. She didn't dare to look too much, as she was afraid that if she looked too long, she would be
immersed in Julia's gaze and unable to extricate herself. Moreover, she knew how fascinating maternal
love could be.
"Young Master Toby, you're back." Mary was the only one who didn't have a change in mood. When
she saw Toby return, she happily brought a chair for him.
However, he didn't sit on the chair but came to the bedside, pulled Sonia into his arms, and kissed her
face. Although she was used to his hugs and kisses every time he came back, it was always in the
absence of others. Now Mary and Julia were here too. So, Sonia blushed and pushed the man away,
shyly saying, "What are you doing? People are watching."
"We're a married couple, so let them watch." He didn't care. Besides, he didn't do anything else. Mary covered her mouth and laughed happily. Julia also looked at the two of them with gratification. It
was great that her daughter could meet a man who loved her.
"By the way, what were you talking about earlier?" he asked, handing the bag to Mary.
The bag contained spicy food that Sonia asked Toby to bring when he went out that morning. He didn't
allow it initially, but he softened when he saw her longing gaze and finally agreed. Mary also said that
pregnant women's tastes were constantly changing during pregnancy. If they couldn't eat what they
wanted, they would keep thinking about it, so it was acceptable to let Sonia eat a little. As long as she
didn't overeat it, it wouldn't hurt.
So, after work, he returned to the old manor and brought some spicy sauce from there. After all, he
didn't trust the food outside. Then, Mary took the bag and went back to the kitchen. Her dishes were
missing a bit of spicy sauce, so she had to add it.
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laughing. Sonia was quite embarrassed and lowered her head. After all, her action of pulling up her
clothes and looking in the mirror appeared to be childish and ridiculous.
When he heard that, his thin lips curled up. My silly darling! How cute she is.
Julia stayed for about half an hour and then said goodbye. After all, Trifecta Hospital was waiting for
her to return, and Titus also needed her. Although commuting between two hospitals daily was tiring,
she didn't feel tired. On the contrary, she was happy as she could see her daughter, and when she
returned, she could see her husband. What could be more comfortable than this in life?
Shortly after Julia left, Sonia and Toby had dinner. The dinner was exceptionally flavorful, focusing onsour and fiery notes. Seeing the food, her eyes shone, and she couldn't stop salivating in her mouth.
Then, she eagerly picked up her fork and reached for the spicy fish before her.
He frowned slightly, feeling worried about the spiciness of the food. However, Mary noticed and
reassured him, saying, "Young Master Toby, don't worry. Although it appeared spicy, I kept the spicy
sauce to a minimum. It's not too spicy, and it's okay for Young Mistress Sonia to have a little bit. I'll
make sure she doesn't overeat. So, let her have a taste to satisfy her cravings."
He nodded after hearing that and started to eat. After finishing their meal, the two of them left the
hospital room together to go see Taylor.