Chapter 930 Pregnancy
Catherine had never known that Branden was so talented in music. The melodious sound of the piano had a mesmerizing effect on her. Even after the music stopped, she remained immersed in its beauty for quite some time before coming back to reality.
Branden approached Catherine, his handsome face always managing to tug at her heartstrings. She raised an eyebrow at him, her beautiful eyes shimmering like stars. “Not bad!” she remarked.
Branden chuckled, only revealing his emotions in her presence. “As long as you like it,” he replied, taking his seat and gesturing for the waiter to bring the food.
Catherine could tell that not only had the restaurant been arranged to her liking, but every dish had been selected according to her taste. She wondered about his intentions-gifting, piano playing, arranging a grand meal-what was he up to? She discreetly observed him, trying to figure out his motives.
“Perhaps…” she began, but Branden interrupted, “The fish is excellent. Give it a try!” He carefully removed the bones from the fish and placed the meat on a clean plate, presenting it to Catherine.
As the plate approached, a strong fishy smell hit Catherine. Suppressing the urge to vomit, she covered her mouth and nose.
Seeing her discomfort, Branden quickly moved the plate aside and looked at her with concern. “Are you okay? Have some water!” He offered her warm water, but instead, Catherine grabbed the nearby lemonade and took a big gulp.
Branden furrowed his brow. He knew the fish didn’t taste fishy. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have offered it to Catherine. Besides, she usually didn’t like sour things, yet today she refused the warm water and opted for a large glass of lemonade.
The refreshing scent of lemon, accompanied by its tangy taste, finally quelled the nausea rising in Catherine’s stomach. Sensing Branden’s puzzled gaze, she set down her glass and casually remarked, “My stomach has been feeling a bit off lately.”
“Stomach? What’s wrong?” Branden asked, looking concerned. Not knowing about her stomach issues indicated his recent neglect, which explained Catherine’s dissatisfaction with him.
“It’s nothing, just an old ailment from spending too much time in the lab and not eating on time. Mr. Theo gave me some advice yesterday and prescribed medicine. A few days of that and I’ll be fine,” Catherine explained.
Despite her explanation, Branden still had a worried expression on his face. ” It’s my fault!” he said.
Just as Catherine was about to tell him not to worry, she heard him promise, ” From now on, I’ll deliver meals to you at regular times, arranging three meals a day for you. If you refuse, I’ll move the kitchen to the first floor of your laboratory building and cook for you. You can’t refuse, understand?”
Catherine could only smile wryly, squinting at Branden. “Why would I refuse? If I refuse, the Duncan Corporation would lose an excellent president, and Styre University would gain an unexpectedly handsome chef, right?” Catherine teased.
Branden felt proud. “Correction, your personal chef!” he added.
After some banter, the atmosphere became pleasant, although Catherine didn’t eat much due to her stomach.
Concerned about her discomfort, Branden didn’t pay much attention to his other plans. He had other arrangements, but Catherine was too tired to leave the restaurant. Her eyes were already half-closed.
Seeing this, Branden canceled his upcoming plans and took Catherine back to rest.
Cory nearly cried when he found out their plans were canceled. He had been trying so hard to surprise Catherine that evening, hoping to earn some praise from his boss, but all his hopes were dashed.
Catherine was genuinely exhausted. Without waiting for Branden to say anything, she had already closed her eyes and leaned against him in the car. When they arrived at the apartment building, she was still fast asleep.
Seeing her tired and withered face, Branden felt heartbroken. The little weight she had recently gained had disappeared again. He wanted her to stop everything and let him take care of it all, but he knew her well. If he suggested that, she might leave and only return after handling everything herself.
He couldn’t take that risk and didn’t want her to leave. After carrying her upstairs and gently placing her on the bed, he tucked her in before quietly leaving the room.
In the living room, he found Cory, who was holding a briefcase with a frown. “Speak up!” Branden demanded, knowing that Cory had something to say but was hesitant.
After getting permission, Cory said, ” Boss, I can’t help but feel that Miss Swann’s reaction doesn’t seem like a stomachache, but more like morning sickness!”
“Morning sickness?” Upon hearing that, Branden paused for a moment. His mind went blind before a word appeared in his head-pregnancy.
He suddenly looked up and turned in the direction of the bedroom. It was completely silent around him. His head was filled with a cacophony of thoughts that prevented him from calming down.
Cory had never seen Branden look so bewildered before, and he found it quite amusing. He wanted to capture the moment and share it with his friends, but he didn’t want to rush into danger.
After what felt like an eternity, Branden’s brain finally seemed to start working again, and his sharp gaze focused on Cory.
His stare made Cory nervous, and he began to swallow, saying, “Boss, please don’t look at me like that… I’m scared.”
“Keep an eye on Mr. Theo and report any news immediately,” Branden instructed.
Cory was puzzled. If there were suspicions about Catherine’s pregnancy, why should they keep an eye on Thomas?
“What about Miss Swann?” Cory asked.
“Keep this to yourself. Don’t tell anyone. Got it?” Branden’s cold tone and the warning in his eyes made Cory shiver. He had planned to share the news with his friends that evening, but now he knew he couldn’t say a word about it.
“Boss, you can trust me. I’ll keep it to myself,” Cory assured, and Branden waved him away to leave. He needed some quiet time to adjust his plans for the future.
If Catherine was indeed pregnant, all his plans would need to be reworked. Nobody understood her intelligence better than he did. If she was pregnant and hadn’t intended to tell him, she would notice the slightest change in his behavior.
Branden ordered Cory to keep the matter to himself until he could investigate further. Despite the uncertainty, the possibility of Catherine’s pregnancy softened his expression.
