Chapter 1549

Sitting at the dining table, Zach handed Wendy a glass of warm milk and a fruit platter. "Have a little something first to line your stomach. It's not good to eat heavy flavors on an empty stomach." "Okay." Wendy took the glass and drank a big gulp. Some milk clung to her lips. Zach reached out to wipe it away. "How many hours did you sleep today?" he asked. Wendy set down the glass, picked up her cutlery, and stared at the barbecue pot. "Maybe about 17 or 18 hours." Aside from the two or three hours she had been awake around midday and now, she had spent nearly all her time in bed. It was an indulgence she had never allowed herself before. When she had been back in school or even after she had started to work, she had always felt a weight on her mind. She would be thinking about exams, experiments, and job responsibilities. Now, with a baby on the way, she could finally sleep guilt-free. There were no work worries hanging over her. Life had suddenly shifted gears. Taking the oc