Chapter 227 Disy Of Affection


    "Do you feel better now?" Hiram asked, as he scooped up a spoon of soup and brought it closer to


    Shirley''s lips.


    Overwhelmed, Shirley surpassed the notion of opening her mouth, and instead, stared at him in an


    absent-minded manner.


    "Yes, thank you. I feel much better! Apparently, women tend to feel sick during the first trimester of


    pregnancy. After that, however, it will get better," Shirley replied, after she opened her mouth to swallow


    the soup.


    Hiram scooped out another spoon slowly and said," Here you go. Thank you for doing this for me."


    Gazing at his enchanting eyes, Shirley felt extremely proud that she was carrying Hiram''s baby.


    "No! I am the one that should be thankful. You know, I''m very lucky to bear your baby," murmured


    Shirley.


    As Shirley enjoyed a sweet moment with Hiram, they suddenly noticed a noise at the door.


    "What are you doing, Hiram?" Rachel eximed.


    Standing at the door, Rachel disyed a faded look towards Hiram feeding Shirley. Heartbroken, she


    bit her lip forcefully.


    "Can''t you see what I''m up to now? I don''t hide anything from you. It''s my baby, and it''s innocent. Even


    if Shirley wasn''t suppose to do this, we can''t change the truth here. Taking care of the mother of my


    baby is the right thing to do." Hiram said.


    Instead of looking at Rachel, he continued to feed Shirley soup.


    On the other hand, Shirley felt like her dream came true and she couldn''t help but grab his hand.


    "Thank you, Hiram. Thank you for supporting me. I promise to do everything I can to make sure the


    baby gets delivered safe and sound."


    "Don''t be too excited. As long as you give birth to our baby, I won''t kick you out of my life. I


    promise. After all, you''re his mother," Hiram said. He nced at Shirley''s hands, which were ced


    firmly on his, as he tried very hard not to show his true feelings.


    "Hiram, darling, you know what you''re talking about, right?" Rachel shouted.


    Hurt and furious, she rushed over to them and knocked the soup bowl out of his hand, which fell on the


    ground. Staring at her husband, she continued with distraught," I never expected you to say that. If


    Shirley stays with you after she gives birth to the baby, then what about me? Are you nning on


    divorcing me?"


    "Of course not! You don''t understand, honey. You''re my wife now and forever. This baby is a bastard,


    and no other baby will take the ce of our baby. The baby you give birth to in the future will be the


    one and only rightful heir of our family. There''s no need to worry!" Hiram replied.


    He stood up and walked over to Rachel, grabbing hold of her hands in the attempt tofort her.


    Rachel nced at Shirley who was subtly lying on the bed. Her anger didn''t diminish straight away.


    "But, what if the bastard baby fights for the family''s wealth! I don''t think this is fair for my future children.


    What do you think?" she asked.


    "Trust me, honey. Our son will be the first heir in order, and that won''t ever change. I''ll write up a will


    that ensures that all of my wealth belongs to our kid. As for Shirley, I believe she wants nothing but a


    baby that has my genes, and this is why she made me endure this trouble. So, there''s nothing to worry


    about," Hiram exined.


    He patted Rachel on her shoulders before turning to Shirley, and proceeded to ask," Am I right about


    you, Shirley?"


    Shirley was stunned at what they said and nodded her head stiffly.


    ''What? My son won''t receive a penny when Hiram closes his eyes? All of his wealth will be designated


    into the pockets of that bitch''s children?


    Then, what''s the purpose of my insisting on giving birth to my baby here?'' she said in her mind.


    "You''re so sweet, honey! I love you. Here is the deal. Shirley can give birth to this baby, but she must


    leave after the delivery. She can get married to somebody else, but you are forbidden to see her


    again," Rachel said briskly, as she pouted her lips.


    Hiram nodded and said," Okay, deal! After she delivers the baby, I''ll find a husband for her, the baby


    will stay with us, and you''ll be his mother."


    Rachel thought his suggestion over for a second. After she grabbed hold of his arm, she agreed," Fine,


    deal."


    "Excuse me now, as I would like to talk to my son," she said and pushed Hiram away before sitting


    down on Shirley''s bed.


    "Shirley, you must take care of yourself. You don''t want my son to starve now, do you?" Rachel said


    and she ced her hand on Shirley''s belly, touching it softly, before turning towards Hiram," Have you


    thought of a name yet?"


    "Not yet. You''re his mother, and it''s up to you." Hiram nced at Rachel fondly, and with a bright smile.


    Rachel seemed unaware about the pale look on Shirley''s face, and continued to gaze at her belly. She


    continued," What about the name Jonny? I''ve been thinking about what to name my future kids ever


    since I was a little girl. If it''s a boy, may we call him Jonny?"


    With a serious look on her face, she shifted her eyes to Hiram.


    Hiram nodded and replied pleasantly," That will do. Jonny is a good name."


    At that very moment, Shirley shouted abruptly. ''My son! It''s my son! How dare you!


    Why should you name my son as you like? Why!'' Of course, they couldn''t hear her.


    "Oh, god! You scared me. What do you mean, Shirley? Take it easy. I warn you not to hurt my son, or I


    won''t let you go easily!" Rachel shouted as she pretended to be serious about it.


    Breaking out inughter, Hiram held Rachel''s hand and pulled her up. "Okay, honey, I think Shirley''s


    tired now. Shall we go downstairs? Time for dinner!"


    They left Shirley''s room hand in hand and continued to walk outside.


    Hiram kissed Rachel on her cheek passionately, and said," Honey, listen, I think Jonny is a good name,


    but let''s reserve it for our own son in the future."


    They proceeded downstairs in each others'' arms, to the dining hall.


    As they expected, Shirley was pissed off and threw anything she could find on the ground. Her face


    was as pale as a ghost.


    "What a bitch! How dare you, Rachel!" Shirley shouted desperately.


    "What makes you think that my son will ever call you his mom? Are you insane? FUCK!


    You''re really contemting taking away my son! Even though he''s not born yet? Stop daydreaming!


    It isn''t yours! It''s mine! No, it''s Hiram''s baby! Fuck off! You won''t dare ever to take him away from me!"


    Dinner was served, as everyone took their seats. It was rather strange that Shirley, who had always


    requested her meals to be taken to her room, came downstairs.


    "Are you okay, Shirley? Are you sure you have enough energy to walk around? I remember you said


    you had to stay in bed." Joanna asked, surprised to see Shirleying down from her room.


    She gestured Amy to help Shirley sit down in front of the dining table.


    "I''m fine, Auntie Joanna, thank you. I''m bored, and I''ve been staying in my room for the past few days."


    Shirley said as she took a seat, ncing at Hiram and Rachel, who were sitting opposite her.


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    "Hmm, Hiram. I want to...no...the baby wants to eat the small streamed buns from the restaurant at


    North Street in town. Could you please send someone to buy them for me? I''ll take them as a midnight


    snackter." Shirley asked unexpectedly.


    Hiram raised his eyes at her. As he examined her question, Shirley reverted her eyes subconsciously,


    "Okay, I''ll ask the housekeeper to buy them for you," Hiram answered swiftly.


    Biting her chopsticks, Rachelid her eyes on this woman, who was so arrogant, and sneered before


    shifting her focus back to her dinner.


    Shirley let out a sigh of relief upon Hiram''s reply, and then looked back at Rachel before picking up her


    chopsticks to eat.


    "The crabs seem great, Hiram! However, it sure does require a lot of trouble to eat it." Rachel said to


    Hiram as she stared at the big delicious crabs on the table. She wanted to taste it, but was not


    prepared to endure the trouble.


    Hiram took a crab in his hands and started opening it for Rachel. He ced the crab on her te, one


    piece after the other, leaving the shells in his te.


    "You''re so sweet, honey!" Rachelughed contently, but she put her te in front of Joanna, instead of


    taking it, and said," Mom, please enjoy! You shall taste it first."


    Joanna looked at Rachel with a smile, and thought her daughter-inw was as sweet as ever. "Okay,


    thank you, Rachel. Hiram, please do me a favor and open another one for your dear wife!"


    Hiram had already taken another crab in his hands before his mother asked.


    Seeing that they talked to each other cheerfully, Shirley couldn''t do anything but watch them eat, for


    pregnant women were not allowed to eat crabs, as they might harm the baby.


    Busy with her crab, Rachel didn''t forget to exim," It''s gettingte, Hiram. How about we stay here


    tonight? I''ve got so many things to catch up with mom."


    "It''s up to you. You''re the boss!" Hiram said as he carefully ced a portion of stemmed eggnt,


    infused with minced garlic, on Rachel''s te, which had always been one of her favorite dishes.