Husband With Benefits
Chapter 449: Uncomfortable

Chapter 449: Uncomfortable

"The doctor wants to do an ultrasound next week," Olivia said softly, her fork pushing the egg around her plate in nervous circles. Seb glanced up from his phone, his brows knitting together in concern. "Is everything okay? The doctor didn’t tell me anything was wrong. So why the sudden ultrasound? Is an ultrasound even safe for babies?" he asked, setting his phone down.

"Yes, it’s just a routine check to monitor the baby’s growth. They usually do it between six to eight weeks but the doctor delayed it because of...you know." because they’s almost lost their baby at seven weeks..."Anyway, the ultrasound is safe."

"Alright. What time is it scheduled for? I’ll let Rosy know to keep my schedule clear," he said, already reaching for his phone to send the message while Olivia asked at the same time, "Will you come with me?"

Seb paused in the middle of messaging and looked at Olivia consideringly," Unless you don’t want me there?"

Olivia quickly shook her head. "No, I want you there."

Seb nodded, his tensed face breaking into a smile as he finished his orange juice and stood up," Then I’ll be there. And now, I have to go to the office before they send out a search party."

Olivia watched as he gathered his things, ready to leave and clenched her hands under the table. She wanted to ask him if he could not go. It was foolish of her but she did not want him to leave today. As she wondered what to say, he came around the table to her and leaned down to kiss her forehead," What are you going to be doing today? I hope you’re not going to crochet another condom?"

Olivia glared at him as he chuckled and leaned down to kiss her forehead, before muttering,"Livi baby, alright, don’t be angry. You can make as many condoms as you like..."

Olivia scowled even more and swatted at him," It was not a condom! I was trying to crochet a mitten! A mitten for our baby!"

Seb chuckled and ducked her hand as he laughed," Alright, I’ll believe you. But I am warning you, our baby will hate you when it grows up if you make him wear that!"

"Fine! I’ll give up crocheting! Anyway, I wasn’t going to do that today since Nora and Bella are coming over."

"I’m sure you’ll find some different hobby alright. And I’m glad those two are coming so you won’t be bored out of your mind. But really, try not to be too wild."

As Seb turned to leave, flinging his jacket over his arm, Olivia almost called out to him. She wanted to say something but before she could gather her courage, he was gone...

Olivia grimaced and slowly slid out of her chair, wondering what to do next. It had been three weeks since they had almost lost their child. A knot of unease tightened in her chest. She knew she should be grateful for his support, for his jokes that tried to lighten the heaviness that lingered between them, but there was something off, something she couldn’t quite put her finger on. They seem to have settled in a routine with everything seemingly well. But it wasn’t.

With a sigh, she cleared the dishes, placing them in the sink for the housekeeper to handle them later. It galled her that she couldn’t even do the dishes because she had been advised against standing for long hours.

She needed to find a hobby that she would enjoy. But she had nothing. She used to bake for the cafe and otherwise but now, even the smell of something being cooked made her queasy. She’d tried to read novels as Nora suggested but she found herself crying as she read them. It was the same for Kdramas that Bella suggested. She’d finally thought of crocheting but that attempt turned out to be disastrous as well and she hated it anyway. Her fingers kept tangling the threads.

Hopefully, the doctor would allow her to move about a bit more after next week and she would be saved from this eternal and endless boredom. And maybe she could talk to Seb...though she had no idea what she wanted to talk about.

Before she could continue to think, she was suddenly enveloped in noisy hugs as Isabella and Nora came through.

She blinked, momentarily disoriented, before offering a small smile of greeting as her friends straightened. Nora and Isabella exchanged knowing glances, their smiles faltering slightly as they took in Olivia’s distant expression.

Without wasting time, Nora and Isabella sat next to her," What happened?"

Nora cocked her head," Is it Seb? Did he do something to anger you? Come on come on. Tell me. I’ll find a way to extract revenge for you."

Olivia chuckled," I can just imagine what kind of revenge you will extract."

Nora shrugged," Hey! I was just thinking of adding some laxatives to his coffee. Come on, tell me what did he do?"

Olivia laughed and shook her head," He hasn’t done anything. In fact, he’s been as supportive as ever... maybe even too supportive and protective. He almost called an ambulance last night because I was coughed a bit."

Isabella chucked at that and quickly mimicked Seb," My wife is coughing. Get here now. I need an air ambulance."

The three of them laughed at Isabella’s acting, before moving onto different topics to discuss. Olivia listened in awe as Nora discussed the new changes she was making to the cafe while Isabella discussed all the office gossip that was ongoing and the new project that Seb had undertaken.

Olivia sighed. She wanted to get back to work but she had nothing to do. She had sold her cafe in a hurry to go and explore the places around her... and instead...

"Holy sh*t!" Olivia swore.

Nora and Isabella exchanged glances again as they looked at Olivia, as Nora asked," Why are you thinking about something so holy?"

"I know now! I know why I am not comfortable with the present Seb!"

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