Chapter 631 Why Do You Ask
When he saw her standing still and hesitant, Alexander gently ced the clothesline pole down, turned
around, and carried her back to the bed.
Sophia felt a tinge of embarrassment as she instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck.
Alexander’s skin felt cold to the touch as he had been standing on the balcony for quite some time.
Realizing this, he gently released Sophia after cing her back on the bed. He then tucked the covers
around her and chided, “It’s cold out there, so you’ll catch a cold if you spend too long standing
outside.”
Sophia countered, “You’ve closed the floor-to-ceiling window. The wind won’t be able to reach me.
Hence, it’s not considered outside.”
Alexander caressed her head tenderly in response. Removing his jacket, he threw it onto the swing
chair. He then carefully lifted her, still wrapped in the nket, and nted a gentle kiss on her
forehead. “It’s still cold.”
With that, he pulled Sophia into his loving embrace.
Amused by his overprotective nature, Sophia cried out, “We have a heater in the room, you know!”
Alexander remained silent as he gave her a knowing look. He then reached into the pile of clothes she
had ced by the bed and retrieved a sweater. “It’s still cold.”
The room was dimly lit, with only a nightlight emitting a soft glow.
After putting on the sweater, Sophia looked up and observed Alexander as he put on the overcoat for
her. Affectionately, she rubbed her head against his chest. “The baby says it misses its daddy.”
“And what about its mommy?”
“She misses its daddy too.”
Ever since she fell pregnant, she had be especially affectionate and attached to Alexander. His
heart warmed as Sophia hugged him tightly.
He ced the overcoat by the side and returned the embrace, savoring the tender moment. “What
would you like for dinner?” he asked.
After some thought, Sophia answered, “Something hot andforting.”
“Hotpot?” Alexander suggested, wondering why she insisted on beating around the bush instead of
directly stating her preference.
Sophia smiled in acknowledgment. “Sure. It’s been a while since I had hotpot.”
Alexander supported Sophia’s dietary preferences and allowed her to eat whatever she wanted. Sophia
was also mindful of her diet, preferring simple and healthy foods even before her pregnancy. During her
pregnancy, she continued to make nutritious choices and rarely craved indulgent treats like hotpot,
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Sophia’s craving for hotpot prompted Alexander to call Felix and have the food delivered right away.
He knew that regardless of where they ate it, hotpot was still hotpot, and having it at home would allow
him to ensure they had clear soup.
Ever since she fell pregnant, Sophia had been avoiding spicy foods to prevent any difort, opting
for nd and in options instead. As hotpot was a rare treat for her, Alexander thoughtfully prepared
two soup bases for that day’s meal, mushroom broth and chicken broth.
Sophia had never been fond of spicy foods, and she rarely indulged in them, except for the asional
times when she shared a meal with Katherine in the past.
However, now that she was pregnant and dealing with a sensitive stomach, she avoided anything spicy
altogether.
A few days after their return from the capital, Sophia reached her twentieth week of pregnancy.
Alexander apanied her for the third prenatal checkup, and they received reassuring news.
The results were ideal. Sophia had always maintained a good physique, and aside from her weak
stomach during pregnancy, everything else was in excellent condition.
Shortly after the hospital visit, Jadeborough experienced its second snowfall of the year.
As the final week of the year approached, they began preparations for the uing New Year
celebrations.
On the special asion of New Year’s Eve, Sophia baked a delightful beef pie; while Alexander
prepared four other dishes toplement the festive dinner.
As the night drew near, the faint sound of firecrackers filled the air, heralding the arrival of the New
Year.
Despite the strict rules prohibiting firecrackers in recent years, the enthusiasm of the kids remained
undiminished.
Sophia watched the distant fireworks from the floor-to-ceiling window, though they were far and few as
private individuals were cautious not to vite thew with excessive disys.
Alexander emerged from the bathroom with his still-damp hair and hugged Sophia from behind.
His cool hair sent a shiver down her spine, causing her to fidget as she turned to face him. “The year
passed by so fast.”
“Mmm,” Alexander hummed in response before he scooped her up in his arms.
Sophia smiled, circling her arms around his neck as he carried her to the couch.
After gently cing her down, Alexander noticed the hairdryer on the coffee table and handed it to
Sophia. “Can you do me the pleasure of drying my hair, Mrs. Xenos?”
He settled down in front of her, leaning against the couch as if giving Sophia full permission to pamper
him.
Amused, Sophia knelt down beside him and switched on the hairdryer, using her fingers to gentlyb
through his two to three-centimeters-long hair.
Fortunately, his hair didn’t retain water, making the drying process swift and easy.
As Sophia continued, the kneeling position started to take a toll on her pregnant body, and her hands
grew tired after a few minutes of holding the hairdryer.
Deciding to take a brief break, she switched off the hairdryer. Before she could catch her breath,
Alexander swiftly snatched the hairdryer away with one hand and pulled her into his arms with the
other. He lowered his head and nuzzled his face against hers.
Sophia had never been fond of spicy foods, and she rarely indulged in them, except for the asional
times when she shared a meal with Katherine in the past.
Sophia couldn’t help but giggle and instinctively pushed him away as his stubble tickled her. “It’s
ticklish!”
Sophia couldn’t help but giggle and instinctively pushed him away as his stubble tickled her. “It’s
ticklish!”
Sophia couldn’t help but giggle and instinctively pushed him away as his stubble tickled her. “It’s
ticklish!”
Alexander gazed at her with affection as he set the hairdryer down and continued rubbing his chin on
her head.
Knowing he was doing it on purpose, Sophia grabbed his chin and warned, “I’ll bite you if you don’t
stop!”
She even pretended to gnash her teeth for added effect.
He finally stopped, then shifted his attention to gently caress her pregnant belly through her clothes.
At twenty-one weeks, her bump was slowly bing noticeable, and although it wasn’t visible through
her clothes, Alexander could feel it with his hands.
Since bing pregnant, Alexander had developed a fondness for cing his hands on her belly.
Sophia didn’t mind it at all as she felt the same way too.
In just four months, they would enter a new phase in life together.
Her heart warmed as she looked up at him. She nuzzled her face against his neck and asked, “Do you
have a preference for whether it’s a girl or a boy?”
“A girl,” Alexander replied without hesitation.
Curious, Sophia raised an eyebrow and inquired, “Why is that? Don’t you think a boy would be just as
good?”
Alexander lowered his head, a yful glint in his eyes as he asked, “What do you think?”
Sophia shrugged and put on a pretense of feigned ignorance. “I don’t know!”
“Don’t you like girls?” Alexander’s yful response caught her off guard.
She had wanted to trap him with her question, but it turned out to be the other way around instead.
Sophia quickly recovered, shing a warm smile. “I’m not like you. I like both boys and girls.”
“Oh, I thought you didn’t like girls.”
“Why wouldn’t I? Baby girls are so cute. I n to dress her up every day.”
It was probably every mother’s dream.
Alexander teased further, “Then why are you asking me for my opinion?”
Sophia opened her mouth to respond but found herself at a loss for words. Frustrated yet amused, she
yfully bit his chin. “You’re doing this on purpose.”
He lifted his hand to rub his chin with a smile. “Aren’t you doing the same?”
The amusement in Sophia’s eyes deepened as she hugged him.
Seeing him smile, she grinned too, sharing in his contagious happiness. “A boy would be good too,
especially if he’s like you,” she murmured gently.
Adjusting her position, she embraced Alexander. She had developed a newfound fondness for hugging
him ever since she became pregnant.