A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1223

After Cedric had the butler clear out the changing room next to the master bedroom for Hailey, he saw her standing in the living room, seeming a little uneasy.

He figured she was probably uneasy because he'd never let her stay over before, so he quickly descended the stairs, approached her, and held her hand.

"From now on, this is your home. You can do whatever you want with it."

With that, he lowered his gaze to Hailey's belly.

"It's late, you should rest."

Pregnant people shouldn't stay up this late, it's not good for the baby.

Aware that Cedric was showing concern, Hailey nodded gently.

But after her shower, would she have to share a bedroom with Cedric?

Even though they’d slept together before, Hailey still felt a bit embarrassed, unsure of how to face him.

With these thoughts troubling her, she finished showering and drying her hair to find Cedric already sitting on the bed.

He was in his pajamas, propped up against the headboard, with his laptop on his lap and his slender fingers tapping on the keyboard.

Seeing her come out, Cedric stopped typing, lifted his hand, and patted the bed next to him.

"Come over."

Hailey tiptoed over, lifted the thin blanket, and lay down by the edge of the bed.

Perhaps it was the absurdity and awkwardness of this hasty marriage that made her...

After lying down, she turned quickly to face the window, not daring to even glance at him.

Looking at her back under the blanket, Cedric couldn't help but chuckle.

After watching Hailey for a while, he closed his laptop, turned off the light, and lay down...

Hailey thought they would each go to sleep, but suddenly felt a weight on her waist and a large hand placed there.

Then her back was pressed against Cedric's firm chest, the warmth of his body, separated by a layer of pajamas, seared into Hailey's skin.

What was worse, Cedric's chin was resting on the back of her head, his familiar scent gently wafting from behind her ear.

"Although you're strong, it's not entirely a bad thing. If there's something I can't move, you can come in handy."

Hailey rolled her eyes in resignation.

"If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. Just go to sleep."

She grabbed a blanket, wrapped it around her head, and curled herself up.

Cedric didn't even have a corner of the blanket, seeing Hailey like this, he couldn't help but laugh.

"I was just joking, I've never made fun of your strength."

Hailey ignored him and closed her eyes to sleep. Perhaps because of the energy pregnancy consumed, it didn’t take long for her to fall into a deep sleep.

Hearing her steady breathing, Cedric gently leaned forward, seeing that she was truly asleep, he lifted the blanket and placed his hand on her belly.

Here was their child, how wonderful.

The corners of his mouth involuntarily curled up, revealing a smile.