Chapter 104

Thankfully, Ava got the hint and didn't pry. She just let Louise crash in her guest room without asking too many questions. Every morning when Louise left for work, Ava was still knocked out. By the time Louise got back in the evening, she'd still be sleeping. That odd routine of hers actually helped Louise calm down. She started tidying up the place, and they'd sometimes hit the market together and cook dinner at home. One time when Louise wasn't feeling great, Ava even tagged along to the hospital. Inside the examination room, Ava stared at the tiny image on the screen and, out of nowhere, got teary-eyed. Stepping out, she looked around at the crowd of expectant moms and muttered, "Kinda makes me wanna get married and have a baby too." Louise rubbed her back and shot her a look. "And here I thought you were gonna be my kid's godmother." Ava snapped out of it, smiling as she gently placed a hand on Louise's belly. "Still gonna be, no doubt. It's just... seeing that tiny jellybean on t