The divorced military queen awakens novel

: ༥ ( 69 ) +10 Free Coins The meal ended , and Quinn once more felt the relentless grip of morning sickness . Not much of what she had eaten remained ; the restroom stall bore silent witness to her battle . The moment she stepped out , Julius moved toward her , worry etched into every line of his face . " Is it very bad ? " " I'm fine . It's not that bad , " she replied . Inwardly , she compared the queasiness to the grueling drills of the Falcon Special Forces . Next to those , this is child's play . Seeing the worry in his eyes , she added , " I'm serious .

Back in intensive flight training , I threw up until my legs felt like air . Compared with that , this little nausea is nothing ." " Was it very hard back then ? " he asked . " There's no easy way to be a soldier , " Quinn said with a soft laugh . " But hardship pursued for a dream is its own kind of happiness . " As she spoke , Julius could almost see a halo of light surrounding her , a brilliance born of conviction . She lifted a hand to her still - flat stomach , voice turning tender . " For this child , even these bouts of nausea feel precious .

" The idea that a tiny life was growing inside her struck her as nothing short of miraculous . " Next year , we'll finally meet our little one . " Julius ' expression darkened . " But what if the baby shouldn't be brought into this world ? " " You're still worried about genetic illness ? " she asked gently . He bit down , the words scraping out . " What if the tests are bad ? What if I can never give you a healthy child ? " Quinn lowered her gaze to her abdomen , tenderness steady as steel . " I'm this child's mother . I will protect them , whatever happens .

I will always be the strongest shield they have . " Julius blinked . " You ... You wouldn't ... despise the baby ? " " Why would I scorn our own child ? " she said . " My only regret would be not giving them perfect 1/3 16:45 Thu , Oct 23 B ... Chapter 5021 Believe health ." 59 +10 Free Coins Her eyes met his . " I won't reject our child , and I certainly won't reject you . So stop tormenting yourself . " His body went rigid , throat tightening around a single syllable . " I- " " Don't forget - you are the person I love . It's because I love you that I dream of having a child with you .

If I never become pregnant , if life blocks that door , I still won't walk away . We can choose to remain just us , or we can adopt . There are countless ways forward . " Her words drifted through his ears , each syllable smoothing the tremors of uncertainty inside him , like a gentle hand stroking water until the ripples lay flat . He stared at her , stunned to discover that her love for him ran deeper and steadier than he had ever dared imagine .

He reached for her , pulling her into his arms , burying his face in the curve where her shoulder met her neck , breathing in her quiet scent and the living warmth that told him he was home . " Quinn , thank you . " " What are you babbling about ? What could you possibly be thanking me for ? " She chuckled . " Thank you for loving me , " he murmured , voice catching . " Thank you for promising that even if I turn out broken , you won't throw me away . " Quinn froze , then lifted her arms and drew him close , returning the embrace with a softness that said more than words ever could .

" Then believe in my love . Trust that it will never let me walk away from you . " He pressed his lips together , throat working while the seconds stretched thin . " All right . I believe . " That evening , back at the sprawling stone halls of Fane Manor , Quinn finally broke the news of her pregnancy to Everett . Everett almost passed out . " Pregnant ? " " Yes . Eight weeks along already ." " Was it this punk who did this to you ? " Everett barked , shooting a glare at Julius beside her . " How can a grown man be so irresponsible , letting his girlfriend get pregnant before a wedding ?

Thinking only of himself ... Have you considered what Quinn has to face ? " 2/3 16:45 Thu , Oct 23 B Chapter 502 1 Believe " I'm sorry , " Julius said , guilt heavy in every syllable . 59 +10 Free Coins " Of course , you should be sorry ! You got her pregnant out of wedlock ! I'm going to kill ... " Everett growled something unintelligible , seized Julius by the collar , and cocked his fist , ready to rearrange the handsome lines of that face . Quinn darted between them . " Uncle Everett , don't hit him ! " " Quinn , step aside . He needs a lesson , " Everett fumed .

" You two may be dating , but you're not married yet . Did he force you- " " I forced him ! " Quinn blurted . " You forced ... him ? " Everett echoed , eyes wide . " Well... something like that , " Quinn admitted , cheeks flaming . " When I flew to Celosia to win him back , there were several times I ... pushed him down first . So , Uncle Everett , the unplanned pregnancy isn't his fault . Please let go . " Everett cleared his throat twice and released Julius , then shot him another disgruntled look . " Quinn says she forced you . What , are you unwilling ? Do you look down on our Quinn ?

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