The Ex-Wife’s Billion Dollar Comeback Novel

---- Chapter 172: Jacob's Survival Guide ~ Soraya ~ After a month of staying in the hospital, Soraya was so happy to finally be back with her family. She and Angela spent many hours bonding, hugging, and playing on NeuroBloom. But when Luca flew into Burnell to check on her gown, her heart sank. Her wedding gown wouldn't fit her. Of course, it didn't. Luca brought an assistant with him for the fitting. He was supposed to adjust the gown, considering her growing baby bump, but even adjustments didn't work. "Soraya, you and Jacob will have to decide.

Are you going to walk down the aisle carrying a watermelon? Plus, isn't the pregnancy delicate?" Luca asked. "Well, fortunately," Soraya said, pouting her lips, "the pregnancy is healthy, for twins, but | still feel occasional nausea." Luca already knew about Jacob. Soraya had to tell him because he was the one who designed her gown. "Okay," Luca said. "Let me rephrase that question. Are you going to walk down the aisle carrying a watermelon on your stomach, wearing flats, and sometimes heaving?" When Soraya shot him a glare, Luca laughed. He put his hand on her arm. "Look, Gorgeous.

I'm sorry. All I'm saying is... maybe you should wait until after you give birth. You are already what? Three months pregnant? Six more to go and you're done!" "Talk to Jacob about it," Luca added. "If you decide to push ---- through with the wedding, I'll have to make a new gown that would fit you. Would you like to show the baby bump or conceal it with layers of your dress? That's another thing you both need to agree on." "Because I'm your number one fan, | will prioritize your gown, of course. Just give me the go-ahead, and I'll get started right away. It will take a week.

In the meantime, | need to sketch another set of designs for you." "Call me, and | hope you feel better soon, because the construction on our first shop is ongoing. You have to be there for our grand opening!" Luca declared. Things were also going well for Valmont Privée. Demand was so high that Luca could barely keep up. He had to hire more staff, and Lyra had to hire her own assistant for marketing and sales. It was during Soraya's hospital stay that the group decided over a video call. It was time to establish a physical shop. "You are doing amazing.

Thank you for your hard work, Luca," Soraya complimented "And | would not be where | am today if not for you," Luca responded with a smile. "Call me, okay?" Luca and his assistant left for Cedar Heights after that. Later, Soraya managed to get some work done. She started developing a cybersecurity system for the military while trading online in forex and stocks. Before sunset, she walked around Nexa Power's beautiful grounds with Angela and Veronica. By evening, Luca had begun sending sketches for new wedding gowns, ones he had made on the plane. Her emotions suddenly overwhelmed her.

She truly loved the ---- gown Luca had made for her. It was a daring off-shoulder gown with a mermaid cut and a long slit to showcase her legs. Soraya was rarely concerned about dressing up. Heck, she could settle for a simple white dress and be happy. But she couldn't understand herself. She felt attached to her gown, maybe simply because she and Luca had discussed it in detail, even debated about it during the designing phase. While facing her computer, tears began to flow uncontrollably. She was so absorbed that she didn't notice the door opening. "Honey? What's wrong?" Jacob panicked.

Soraya got up and sobbed harder against his solid chest. Then she told him the problem. "Honey, my wedding gown doesn't fit me anymore." At first, Jacob stilled. Then, he laughed. How dare he laugh at her! She smacked him hard. "It's not funny!" With her hands on her waist, she demanded, "Are you laughing at me because | look fat now?" "What?" Jacob's eyes widened. "When did | say you were fat? You have the most beautiful baby bump in the world, and despite severe morning sickness, you look beautiful." He was lying.

When she was in the hospital, throwing up her guts, Soraya was absolutely certain she wasn't beautiful! But what he said next calmed her pregnancy hormones. "Honey, you're carrying life-our babies. That's beyond beauty, something | could never put into words." He hugged her, swaying her a little, and added, "Every time | see you, | see strength, and love, and a beautiful future for our family. That's what makes you breathtaking to me." ---- She cried again, this time from relief. Soraya looked up at Jacob.

"How do you always say the right things at the right time?" "Because | love you," he said. When she frowned, he confessed, "Okay, okay. | read an ebook about taking care of your pregnant wife. It was a very good read." "Really?" Soraya asked. "What's the title?" "Um..." Jacob hesitated, his eyes wandering around the room. " Why are you still up?" "Jacob?" Soraya asked again. He sighed. "The title is Pregnancy Survival Guide for Husbands: Keep Your Wife Happy, Stay Alive." "What kind of book title is that?" Soraya raised an eyebrow.

Soraya ended up reading the ebook on Jacob's phone, and to her surprise, the suggestions were very much in her favor. It read: [Essential Tips Every Man Needs (According to Science... and Common Sense) The Cravings Commandment. If she craves it, you fetch it. Ice cream at 2 a.m.? Yes. Fries dipped in peanut butter? Don't ask questions. Just move. Never Mention Weight. Ever. The words "fat," "big," or "huge" are hereby banned. Replace with "radiant," "glowing," and "goddess." If you fail, prepare to sleep on the couch. The Nap Truce. If she naps, you nap. If she wakes up, you wake up.

This is not negotiable. ---- Snack Stash Insurance. Always keep her favorite snack within arm's reach. The difference between love and war may be one missing chocolate bar] There were many more tips, but a few were enough to convince her. She told Jacob, "Not bad at all. | like this book." Jacob nodded, chuckling. "I thought you would." The couple agreed to talk about the wedding after the preliminary hearing of Angela's adoption case. On Monday, Soraya and Jacob flew to Belridge, leaving Angela in Veronica' scare. They came prepared, strengthened by love and determination for Angela.

Yet the courtroom was sometimes a stage, and they could not have foreseen how swiftly the opposing party would twist the proceedings against them.