#Chapter 148: Told you so

“You’re really okay?” Alexander asked. “I know how much you love working.” I sighed, looking at my reflection in the full-length mirror by the front door. I’d just finished getting ready for work for what I’d decided, this morning, would be my last day in the office for a while. “I really am. I love my job and feeling important there at the firm. But this will give me more time with you, anyway.” Alexander walked up behind me, pulling on a white t-shirt. “And time to prepare for the baby, too,” I added. We’d arranged for a very brief visit with the palace doctor this morning, and by the end of the checkup, I’d made up my mind to begin my maternity leave today. The doctor visit did cut into the fun time that Alexander and I usually spent “snoozing” in the mornings. But we’d realized last night that my due date was approaching fast and figured squeezing in a baby checkup would be a good idea. Everything looked fine, the doctor said after checking the baby’s heartbeat, but sh