Chapter 657

After every prenatal checkup, Grace always made a beeline for the restroom as her bladder couldn't handle the wait. As soon as Oliver finished wiping off her belly, she darted off without the usual carefulness expected of a pregnant woman. The Jefferson family had long grown used to her antics. The doctor, however, offered a gentle reminder. He said, "Mr. Jefferson, pregnant women are fragile, and excessive or improper activity could impact fetal development. It's best to keep an eye on Mrs. Jefferson." Oliver thought of Grace's swiftness earlier and, though exasperated, couldn't hide his happiness. "This is her holding back because she's pregnant. If she weren't, she'd be bouncing off the walls." The doctor was speechless. Grace rushed to the restroom, with Hazel trailing closely behind. "Grace, even if I entered a race against you right now, I'd probably lose," Hazel teased. Washing her hands at the sink after exiting the restroom, Grace quipped back, "If you were holding in