Chapter 27

“No way, really?” Emilia gave an awkward laugh, her face burning slightly. “It’s, uh, not even three months yet…” The piano teacher just smiled. “As long as the embryo’s developing normally, you can usually feel the heartbeat. Especially when it’s someone close to the baby—like Mr. Hayes—it’s easier to pick up on it.” “...” Dominic’s hand slid over her clothes and rested on her belly. His palm was a little rough and warm, and Emilia instinctively tensed up. She forced herself to ignore it and glanced at him stiffly. He looked annoyingly serious. After a few moments, his brow twitched, and he said in a low tone, “I think… he kicked me.” Kicked him? Seriously? Emilia was dumbfounded. Wait, she was the one carrying the baby—how come she didn’t feel anything? “That’s it,” the teacher chuckled and said to Dominic, “If you’re not too busy, you should spend more time with your wife. When she’s in a good mood, the baby will be too.” Emilia gave Dominic a sideways glance and started, “Uh, teach