THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 3: CHAPTER 61 – 70
BY SIR ZACH
CHAPTER 66
Jeslyn awoke to find herself in what looked like her room. She thought it was a figment of her imagination, so she just stared fixedly at nothing in particular.
The door cracked open and closed but Jeslyn didn’t turn to see who was there, thinking it was either Reuben or the team of doctors.
She waited to hear those annoying footsteps but nothing drifted to her ears after so long. Curious, she was about to turn when the space beside her dipped.
Jeslyn’s eyes widened in alarm and she immediately sprung up. Before she could clearly see who it was, she sent a fist towards the person’s neck.
“Go to hell!!”
However, the blow was deflated and what came to view was her husband’s charming face.
“Candy floss, it’s me,” he whispered.
Jeslyn’s mind froze, unable to react to the surprise in front of her.
“Your Plum is back, honey,” he moved closer to her and pulled her into a tight embrace. “I’m sorry,” he added.
His familiar smell and warmth invaded her senses, snapping her out of stupor. Her hands moved on their own like they’ve got their minds and wrapped him tightly.
“Pl– plum? It– it’s really you… You’re back!”
“Yes, I’m back. Punish me for coming late.”
Jeslyn’s tears flowed like a broken tap. Her husband is finally back! She has been saved! Low whimpers escaped her lips and the next thing, her sorrowful wails accompanied it.
Maverick gritted his teeth and held her even tighter than before. His precious wife!
“I’m sorry for coming late and causing you pain.” He apologized again and again.
Jeslyn cried even louder as memories of her suffering flashed through her mind in succession, then her tears ceased when the thought that she was ‘violated’ by Reuben crossed her mind.
Like she was holding a hot coal, she pushed Maverick away and scurried to the edge of the bed and hugged herself.
Maverick was stunned at first, but calmed down in no time.
“Floss?”
“I’m sorry Plum, I– I can’t. I’m– I’m impure!” She cried out.
Maverick shook his head, “No, you’re perfectly fine and–”
“He took advantage of me, and I’m…” her voice lowered as tears clouded her vision. “Why didn’t you come earlier, plum? Why?!!”
“He didn’t touch you. He confessed to it before I killed him.” He tried to get close to her again but she moved backward, shaking her head fervently for him not to come close.
Jeslyn couldn’t believe what he was saying. She felt he was only saying that to make her feel better. But the hickeys on her skin and the wetness was not an illusion. She didn’t imagine them! Then, the doctors came and confirmed her pregnancy!
“Plum, you are making me feel more horrible. Please stop saying that!” She said amidst sobs.
Maverick couldn’t see his wife having a mental breakdown anymore. Right in front of her, he booked an appointment with more than ten hospitals.
She wouldn’t believe him if he got Matt to run the test, neither would she believe Reuben’s team of doctors who were locked up in his torture chambers.
So the only way for her to feel alright would be if she went to places they didn’t know.
“Let’s go for a test. That should prove that you are carrying our second child.”
He didn’t wait for her to object before going into the bathroom. A while later, he returned with a wet towel, cleaned her face and helped her to the dressing table.
He brushed her messy hair and secured it into a ponytail with a rubber band before ransacking her wardrobe for something.
Maverick settled for a knee-length blue gown and wore it for her, followed by some flat shoes.
All this while, Jeslyn didn’t take her gaze off her husband as he ran around taking care of her.
He is the sweetest person she had ever known!
“You need a mask.” He said after observing her to see what was missing. He fetched her handbag, mask and glasses, before holding her hand and leaving the room.
Jeslyn was having mixed feelings about the whole thing. If the child is Reuben’s, what is she going to do? Clearly, she wouldn’t want it and neither will she force the child of an enemy on her husband.
Lots of thoughts clouded her mind that she missed the presence of the people in the sitting room.
“Mom!”
Valen ran to the foot of the stairs when he saw his parents coming down. He had missed his mother and thought she would be excited to see him just like he was, but Jeslyn’s gaze wasn’t looking anything like his mother’s.
She looked frightened, broken and most of all, sad.
“Mom? What’s wrong with her?”
The child queried. But before Maverick could respond, Pink rolled her wheelchair to him and pulled him out of the way.
“Your mother just woke up. She has passed through a lot and needs some rest.” She smiled at him, even though the smile didn’t look happy.
Valen nodded and didn’t bother them anymore and only watched until they left the house.
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THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 3: CHAPTER 61 – 70
Inside the car, Jeslyn wouldn’t get close to her husband no matter what. It felt as though she’d stain him if they got close.
Maverick suddenly felt the urge to kill Reuben again, but unfortunately, the bastard was dead!
The first hospital they arrived at, the head of the hospital personally attended to them. The tests weren’t hidden from Jeslyn, as per Maverick’s instructions.
He didn’t go for a pregnancy test because Jeslyn might think he already made arrangements with them. The man was extra careful to not push his wife further into her shell, so they took her for an ultrasound test once and for all.
The test would be happening in a VIP section anyway, so there was zero chance of result fabrication.
While the ultrasound was going on, Maverick and Jeslyn could see their baby on the ultrasound machine. Before her confusion could manifest, the doctor smiled.
“Congratulations, Mr. And Mrs. Lu, your family shall be welcoming a daughter in less than five months.” The Doctor smiled broadly as she broke the news to the husband and wife.
Maverick glanced at his wife who looked terribly shocked and in utter disbelief as she stared at the screen. She subconsciously touched her stomach. It was still flat– or was it?
She frowned slightly. How did she not know all this while she was pregnant? And her stomach didn’t show signs of protruding.
Maverick helped her sit up and hugged her. With his voice lowered for only her ears, he asked. “Should we run a DNA test?”
Jeslyn shook her head.
“Do you want to see another doctor?”
Jeslyn nodded.
“Alright.” However before he could say more, she added.
“Let’s return home, Matt will do a better job.”
Maverick smiled and kissed the middle of her head. He collected the scan from the doctors, carried his wife in a bridal style and left the ward.
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THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 3: CHAPTER 61 – 70
They arrived at the Lu hospital where Matt ran a thorough test on her before he explained.
“You’ve been pregnant for 29 weeks without knowing. That’s because you were focused on the stressful events that were happening at that period, neglecting the symptoms of pregnancy you had.
“I’m sure you must have felt dizzy at some point. Fatigue, loss of appetite, mood swings and so on. Although some of those symptoms might be associated with stress, in your case, they were pregnancy symptoms.
“Also, the rainborite stone did its best to keep your body in shape, which helped you against miscarriage from the stress you endured.
“Congratulations, you’ll be welcoming a daughter soon!”
Even with the news, Jeslyn was still not happy. Flashes of hickeys on her body kept flooding her mind as she stared at the ultrasound. It’s been proven that her husband owns the baby, but she still couldn’t let go of the thought that Reuben took advantage of her.
Maverick sat beside her on the bed and drew her closer to himself.
Noticing that something was wrong, Matt excused himself.
“He didn’t do anything, I promise,” He said.
Jeslyn turned to look at him as tears slowly welled up in her eyes. “I– I woke up to hickeys on my body. Then, he told me that he did– did it. Plum, there was evidence. I was wet.” She whispered like she was scared that a third party might hear them.
“The wetness was as a result of liquid gel. The fake hickeys were made with alcohol-activated paint… I took videos before I destroyed the place.” He brought out his phone and showed her videos of the objects.
Joy coursed through Jeslyn as she asked again and again to be sure she heard right. She was not violated!
Maverick smiled when he saw life returning to his wife. The two shared a passionate kiss for a long time.
Everyone in the Lu family was happy as peace seemed to have returned to the family.
THE LAST MINUTE GROOM SEASON 3: CHAPTER 61 – 70
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