CHAPTER 21: CHAPTER 21: FEELINGS HEATING UP

It’s true that it doesn’t hurt him much. He’s been in the underworld for years and has suffered worse injuries. This pain is nothing to him.

"Let me help you apply the medicine!" Vivian stepped forward and took the medicine and cotton swab from Caden Hawthorne.

Caden didn’t refuse, just turned around, leaving his back to her.

When a man trusts you the most, he’ll show his vulnerabilities in front of you.

Vivian looked at his back. Although his skin was so good, there was a shocking scar.

"What’s the story behind the scar on your back?"

She reached out, gently touching his scar, her eyes reflecting a trace of surprise.

Faced with Vivian’s gentle touch, Caden shuddered slightly but didn’t move away.

He spoke in a calm and composed voice with an indifferent tone: "An accident left it."

Just a few short words, as if he were recounting something that had nothing to do with himself.

Vivian didn’t ask more questions, looking at his burn, her eyes were a bit wet, she carefully applied the ointment, afraid of hurting him.

"I’m sorry..."

Upon hearing Vivian’s sudden apology, Caden turned around to look at her, frowning, "Why are you suddenly apologizing to me?"

"It was because of me that you got scalded by the coffee Jessica threw at you, otherwise..." Vivian’s voice choked up and she lowered her eyes, filled with guilt and self-blame.

Seeing this, Caden couldn’t help but smile, "Just a little burn and you’re feeling this guilty?"

Caden gently lifted Vivian’s chin, making her look into his eyes, and said seriously, "This has nothing to do with you, don’t take everything upon yourself."

Vivian sniffed, trying to hold back her tears: "I just..."

She didn’t know what’s been happening recently. Maybe it’s because of pregnancy, but she feels very fragile, seemingly more sensitive and likely to cry.

When Sean insulted her today, she didn’t cry, but seeing Caden in obvious pain and holding back so as not to worry her, she couldn’t help crying.

Seeing her tearful and aggrieved appearance, Caden felt uncomfortable, even wanting to kiss her.

Especially her tempting red lips, opening and closing, reminded him of their intimate night together, filling his heart with a tingling sensation.

Caden’s Adam’s apple moved, reaching out to caress her fair cheek.

Faced with Caden’s sudden approach, Vivian’s heart raced uncontrollably.

Caden’s enlarged handsome face slowly moved closer to hers.

Vivian instinctively closed her eyes, what should she do? He suddenly got so close, she felt so nervous and flustered.

Seeing Vivian shut her eyes, Caden gradually regained his composure, and the emotions in his eyes were hidden.

He then gently wiped the tears from her eye corners, the corners of his mouth slightly lifting, and couldn’t help but comfort her, "How come I didn’t notice, you’re so tearful? It’s just a minor injury, really, you don’t need to be like this."

He was somewhat amused, anyone who didn’t know would think he was seriously injured and about to die!

Hearing this, Vivian felt somewhat relieved, wiped her tears, and gave an awkward smile, "I don’t know what’s happening recently, probably because I’m pregnant and quite sensitive."

Upon hearing this, Caden’s gaze fell on her flat belly, calculating the days, her child would be almost two months old by now.

Thinking of how she’s seemed to have a poor appetite and mood lately, Caden suggested, "How about I accompany you to the hospital for prenatal check-ups?"

Vivian quickly waved her hand, "No need, I can go by myself."

Caden didn’t give her a chance to refuse and directly put on his shirt, stood up, and said lightly, "After all, the child in your belly is mine. As the father, I have the right to be part of every prenatal check-up."

Vivian: "..."

It seems he makes sense, she can’t find any reason to refuse.

Old Master Hawthorne heard that Caden was going to accompany Vivian to the hospital for prenatal check-up, couldn’t stop smiling, and also urged them not to rush back, to take Vivian out for more walks, as it’s good for her health.

At 10 AM, Caden personally drove Vivian to the hospital.

With people coming and going at the hospital, Caden glanced at the petite Vivian beside him, instinctively holding her hand.

This was the first time they’d formally held hands since they knew each other.

You might not believe it, given that they already have a child, but indeed, this was their first formal hand-holding, and it took place in front of so many people, fearing she’d get jostled in the crowd.

Vivian looked at the hand Caden used to hold hers with, feeling a surge of sweetness in her heart, a smile appearing on her face.

"With so many people around, are you not afraid of being recognized?"

Vivian was happy one moment, then suddenly nervous the next.

"What to be afraid of? Aren’t you wearing a mask?" Caden seemed unconcerned, "Even if someone recognizes us, at most they’ll find out I’m married."

Caden was already twenty-eight, once a man crosses thirty, he’s no longer young.

As an older single man, everyone in The Aethelgard Circle was worried about his love life, even if they saw him accompanying an unfamiliar woman to the hospital, they’d only think he has a girlfriend or is already married.

"Then aren’t you afraid of being on the news tomorrow?" Vivian mused softly with a smile.

Caden raised an eyebrow, "Isn’t it quite common for me to be on the news?"

Hearing this, Vivian was momentarily speechless.

That’s right! He is a big shot in The Aethelgard Circle, constantly dominating the entertainment news headlines, so appearing on the news isn’t unusual.

Soon, Caden took Vivian to the outpatient gynecology department for various check-ups.

The two sat in the hospital hallway, quietly waiting for the results, Caden’s expression rather serious.

Vivian watched his tense appearance, couldn’t help teasing: "Why do you look more nervous than I am?"

Caden immediately straightened up, coughed lightly, "Who’s nervous? I’m just concerned about the baby in your belly."

Vivian pursed her lips, her tone slightly annoyed, "Yes, yes, the baby is most important in President Hawthorne’s heart."

Seeing Vivian’s jealous look, Caden’s mouth curled up slightly, reaching out to touch her head, "What? Jealous?"

"No." Vivian turned her face away, "I don’t need to be jealous of my unborn child."

Is Vivian really that petty?

Seeing her angry and proud look, previously Caden would have thought she was being coy.

But now, he actually found her a bit adorable.

Thinking of this, Caden turned her body to face him, his tone gentle, "Recently, seeing your poor appetite and severe morning sickness, that’s why I brought you to the hospital for a check-up, actually, I am worried about your health."