Chapter 663

Winter in Pinebrook still feels cold. Although it's not below zero, the chilly wind cuts right through. Sitting in the car, Madeleine stares out at the landscape. When will he come back? When can he return... "President Li, we have the prenatal check-up scheduled for today." Dalton glances at the time. He's always quite systematic about everything. "Alright..." Madeleine nods, leaning against the car window in silence. When she first found out she was pregnant, Madeleine had mixed feelings. She was fearful on one hand, haunted by the previous experiences related with childbirth. On the other hand, there was excitement and anticipation. Because this time... Beckett would always be by my side. Starting from blood tests to confirm HCG levels, to repeated check-ups, with Beckett's presence, Madeleine felt anxious yet sweet. But now, she goes for medical check-ups alone, goes to the hospital alone. Comes home alone, sleeps alone in the large bed that feels cold and soulless. "Maddy, I love