Chapter 829 Going Out Shopping
Alaric walked over to Cecilia.
He just watched her, sleeping peacefully.
So serene and gentle.
Yet, he seemed unable to get close to her.
He silently watched Cecilia, so close yet so far away.
Suddenly.
A tear slid down Cecilia's cheek.
Alaric's heart ached, numbing him.
It turned out his Cecilia wasn't asleep.
She was just pretending.
She didn't want to see him, so she pretended to sleep.
He reached out to wipe her tears, but his hand froze in mid-air and then silently withdrew.
Alaric got up and left.
He gently closed the door.
Leaving the room to Cecilia alone.
After Alaric left, Cecilia didn't open her eyes again.
She just turned over, finding the most comfortable position, trying to fall asleep.
Once asleep.
There wouldn't be so many emotions.
The next day.
Cecilia woke up naturally.
When she opened her eyes, it was almost noon.
Last night, she had indeed gone to bed too late.
If she weren't hungry, with the baby protesting, she might have slept even longer.
She got up, washed, and went downstairs.
Downstairs, George was waiting for her to eat, along with Alaric.
Juniper, however, was nowhere to be seen.
Gone?
Cecilia didn't want to ask.
It didn't matter to her anymore.
She walked to the hall.
George hurried up, "Ms. Lockhart, you're finally up."
"Slept a bit too long," Cecilia explained with a smile.
"Hungry? I'll prepare lunch for you right away."
"Thank you."
Cecilia walked to the dining room.
Alaric, who was sitting on the sofa in the hall, got up and followed her, sitting beside her.
Cecilia didn't speak.
Alaric didn't speak either.
They remained silent.
Until George placed the dishes on the table.
They ate quietly.
"Have some fish," Alaric said, placing a piece of fish on Cecilia's plate.
Cecilia glanced at it, "Thank you."
She seemed distant.
Alaric pressed his lips together, saying nothing.
Cecilia ate the fish Alaric put on her plate, and after she finished, Alaric added more food.
Every time she took a bite, Alaric would place more food on her plate.
This cycle continued.
"I can do it myself," Cecilia said.
She really didn't like the feeling of being controlled.
But it seemed this was her reality.
"Okay," Alaric nodded.
After being rejected by Cecilia, he silently ate his own portion.
They had no further interaction.
After lunch.
Cecilia couldn't sleep.
She decided to take a walk in the backyard.
At that moment, Alaric said, "I'll go for a walk with you."
Cecilia looked at Alaric.
"Let's go," Alaric said without further explanation.
He walked ahead.
Cecilia glanced at Alaric and followed him.
In the car.
They remained silent.
Cecilia stared out the window, lost in thought.
Several cars were leading and following theirs.
Alaric was no longer the same Alaric.
Cecilia didn't want to recall the past.
She would break down.
The car drove into the largest mall in Serenovia City.
They got out one after another.
Upon closer inspection, the mall had been cleared out. Besides the numerous bodyguards around Alaric, it was just the two of them.
Alaric led her up the escalator.
As they went up, Alaric reached out and held her hand.
Cecilia didn't refuse.
She couldn't refuse.
They went up to the third floor, to the baby products section.
So, Alaric was here to buy baby products?
They walked into a store.
The staff, excited yet respectful, greeted them.
"Mr. Whitaker, Mrs. Whitaker," all the staff bowed.
Alaric nodded slightly in response.
He asked, "Do you have any maternity kits?"
"Yes," the staff quickly led them to a section, taking out the most luxurious set in the store and began introducing it.
Alaric listened attentively.
Cecilia, however, was somewhat distracted.
After all, there was still a long time before the baby was due, and she didn't think these things were urgent.
After the introduction, Alaric bought it.
"Mr. Whitaker, would you like to look at our baby products and toys?" the staff asked.
Alaric nodded and followed the staff to another section.
There were many baby toys.
Alaric probably didn't know what to choose, so he bought one of each.
After buying them, he was attracted to the baby clothes.
"Do you like this princess dress, Mr. Whitaker?" the staff asked.
It seemed he did.
Alaric said, "Wrap it up."
"Okay," the staff quickly responded.
They bought many baby clothes.
After the extravagant shopping, Alaric turned to Cecilia, "Besides what I bought, is there anything else you want?"
Cecilia looked at him, "Aren't you going to buy something for Juniper?"
Alaric visibly stiffened.
Then he calmly said, "It's still early for her."
True.
Juniper's baby should be three months younger than hers? How long exactly? She didn't know.
She said, "I don't need anything else. If I do, I can buy it later."
"Okay," Alaric nodded.
They left the baby store.
Cecilia thought Alaric would go back.
But he continued to wander around the mall with her.
"Do you want to buy some clothes?" Alaric asked.
"No," Cecilia said, "With this big belly, nothing looks good."
Alaric responded.
He took Cecilia to the men's section.
He said, "Then help me pick a few outfits."
Cecilia didn't refuse.
With the staff's introduction, Cecilia casually picked three outfits for Alaric.
Alaric tried on each one.
Cecilia sat in the lounge, watching him try them on.
The lounge had milk and snacks.
Cecilia ate while waiting for Alaric.
Every time he tried on an outfit, the staff would unanimously compliment him.
Not without reason.
Alaric's outstanding appearance naturally drew admiration.
After buying the clothes.
Alaric still didn't seem to want to go back.
Cecilia continued to follow him.
They walked to a dessert area, and Alaric asked Cecilia, "Do you want some ice cream?"
Cecilia looked up at Alaric.
Wondering, can pregnant women eat cold food?
"I heard that as long as you want to eat, there are no food restrictions for pregnant women."
"Okay," Cecilia nodded.
She really did want some.
She had passed by this dessert shop several times.
Seeing the signature ice cream at the entrance, she had swallowed her words several times.
Cecilia didn't feel the craving before seeing it.
But once she saw it, she couldn't control herself.
Maybe Alaric noticed her gaze and asked if she wanted some!
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