Chapter 71

Claire's POV I ignored Lucius completely during the examination. After the doctor said I had gained two kilograms, Lucius thanked her politely. "Thank you, doctor. Margaret, please escort them out." The medical team packed up their equipment while Margaret guided them toward the door. Soon, it was just the two of us in the room. The silence stretched between us. I refused to speak first, and apparently, he felt the same. After what seemed like forever, I felt the mattress dip as he sat beside me. His hand reached toward my slightly rounded belly. Six months ago, this gesture would have thrilled me. I would have grabbed his hand, pressed it to where the baby kicked, shared that magical moment together. But now? Pure irritation flooded through me. I slapped his hand away. "Don't touch me!" "You think I want to touch you?" he snapped. "I just want to feel my child." God, he was infuriating! Always acting like I was some incubator for his precious heir. I heard footsteps on the stairs. Mar