Vincent sat by the bed and took April's hand. "Has the morning sickness still been bad? This baby is quite a handful."
"After five months, the morning sickness isn't as bad, but I just don't have much of an appetite," April said.
"You have to eat even if you don't have an appetite. You're eating for two now." Vincent reached out and gently stroked her baby bump.
With the pregnancy, April seemed to radiate a maternal glow. She smiled gently and placed her hand over Vincent's.
"He's been moving a lot lately. I can't eat or sleep well."
"Boys are just mischievous. When he's born, I'll spank his bottom to get back at him for you," Vincent cooed.
"Hmph, as if you'd have the heart," April said, giving him a playful glare.
"Since he's yours, of course I couldn't," Vincent laughed.
Just then, a caregiver came in with April's nutritional meal.
"April, time to eat."
April frowned at the mention of food. She really had no appetite.
Vincent was worried her not eating would hurt the baby, so he took the bowl and fed her himself, spoon by spoon.
April's eyes filled with affection. "If you fed me like this every day, I'd have an appetite. And your son would get enough to eat, too."
"Alright, I'll try to come every day and make sure both you and our son are well-fed," Vincent said, continuing to feed her.
For once, April finished the entire bowl.
After the meal, Vincent helped April up, and they went for a walk downstairs in the hospital grounds.
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