Chapter 822 Now is the Best Time
"Me, bullying you?" Anthony couldn't help but laugh. "Who was it that confidently said before, 'It's good enough if I don't bully others; there's no way I'll be bullied'?"
"Even so, you're a bit too much now. I didn't know you were this cunning before," Juniper pouted in his arms. "Besides, being this close makes it easy for me to let my guard down. What if you bite me..."
Anthony actually grabbed her little hand and bit her fingertip.
"Anthony," Juniper scolded playfully.
Just as she was about to pull her hand back, he took her finger into his mouth, sending a tingling sensation through her.
Juniper blushed and pulled her hand away, "You're so annoying."
"Love you," Anthony murmured against her lips, giving her a light peck.
"I... love you too," Juniper whispered.
Her voice was so soft only she could hear it.
She decided to find a more appropriate moment to tell him she was pregnant and confess her feelings; she still cherished a sense of ceremony.
The next morning.
"I'm off, bye-bye," Juniper said as she was about to get out of the car.
Anthony pulled her back and pointed to his right cheek.
"I'm going to be late." Juniper had no choice but to give him a quick peck on the cheek. "Bye-bye."
"Bye, see you at six."
Anthony watched her back reluctantly.
He was obsessed with her. She had just gotten out of the car, and he was already missing her like crazy.
His mind was already thinking about what to cook for his little princess tonight.
Just then, his phone rang.
Anthony answered, "Mom."
"Anthony, have you been busy lately? You haven't called home much."
"Sorry, that's my oversight."
"I'm not blaming you, just worried about you. Your dad is worried too, even though he doesn't say it. I was thinking if you have time, come home and spend some time with him. Cheer him up; he won't really be mad at you."
"I know, maybe next month." He had to figure out a way to bring Juniper home to meet the parents, which would be a step closer to marriage.
"You seem to be in a good mood lately," Brenda noted.
"Yeah."
"Are you in love?"
"Yeah."
"Is it that girl you really like? You two got back together?"
"Yes, we got back together not long ago. We're in a stable relationship now, and I was planning to tell you."
"I see..."
"Mom, I love her very much. I can't imagine my life without her. I hope you can accept her and bless us."
"As long as she's a good girl, of course, I will bless you. I trust my son's judgment. Don't worry about what others think; your happiness is the most important. I'll help convince your dad too."
"Thanks, Mom." Anthony smiled, showing his white teeth.
"When will you bring her home to meet us?"
"I'll find an opportunity and bring it up with her."
"Alright, I'm looking forward to it."
"She's wonderful; she won't disappoint you."
Sweet days passed for another half month.
Unable to resist Anthony's persistent coaxing and threats, Juniper finally gave up her rented apartment and moved in with him.
Waking up together in the morning and going to bed together at night, this life had been going on for more than a week.
Juniper didn't feel tired of it at all; instead, it was as sweet as Anthony had said.
One weekend, they bought groceries and went home to cook together.
Anthony was busy cleaning the crabs.
"See, I was right, wasn't I? Isn't living together even sweeter than I imagined?"
"It's only been a week; the novelty hasn't worn off yet. Who knows?" Juniper took an apple from the fridge and bit into it, the crunch echoing.
She held it up to Anthony's mouth.
"My baby is so good to me." He opened his mouth to take a bite, but Juniper pulled it back and took another bite herself, then giggled.
"Brat."
"Go rest; I'll handle this. I promise the meal I cook will be unforgettable."
"I have confidence in your cooking. But could you make it a little less delicious? Can't you be a bit less perfect?" Juniper said, a bit exasperated.
"Don't you love eating?"
"I do, but I've gained a whole circle of weight. Look at my face; you can pinch a chunk of flesh and see a double chin. And my waist, there's an extra layer of fat."
"You were too skinny before, and are you sure you're not exaggerating?" Anthony raised an eyebrow and smiled.
"Maybe just a little, but I have gained weight, visibly. My colleague asked if I gained 5 pounds! If this continues, I'll lose my title as the most beautiful woman in the company!" Juniper said with a serious expression.
"Isn't that perfect? No one will be after you then. Didn't you say you were annoyed by all the flies chasing you?"
"As a girl, even if we say we're annoyed, if no one chases us, we'll doubt our charm."
"You have me; do you still need others to chase you?"
"Sure, otherwise you'll feel too secure. Without a sense of crisis, what if you stop caring about me?"
Anthony shook his head with a smile. "Juniper, that's so ungrateful of you. I wish I could hold you in the palm of my hand, and you're worried I won't care about you? You should worry that I care too much, to the point of obsession."
Anthony leaned down and kissed her lips, "Hmm, the apple is sweet."
"Look at you, always making cheeky remarks," Juniper shook her head, exasperated. "We've been together for so long, stop with the sweet talk."
"If I remember correctly, the beautiful Ms. Cooper hasn't married me yet, right? Are you free today? Let's get married."
"You're always looking for ways to trick me into marriage. I won't fall for it," Juniper scoffed.
"Looks like I need to try harder."
At noon, after a hearty meal, Juniper patted her round belly and punched Anthony, "It's all your fault for feeding me so much. I'm stuffed!"
"You didn't say that while eating. You even said it was delicious and wanted me to cook again tomorrow and the day after."
"I... I said it, and you listened? You're that obedient?"
"Aren't I obedient enough?"
"My good figure is going to be ruined by you. Anthony, you big jerk." Juniper grabbed a pillow and threw it at him.
He caught the pillow and pulled her up by her little hand, "If you're full, get up and walk around to digest."
"But I just want to lie down when I'm full. You know I'm lazy. I'm thinking about taking a nap."
"You're really a..."
Juniper glared, "You dare to insult me?"
Anthony pinched her cheek, "I was going to say lazy cat. How about giving me a litter of kittens? I love cute, cuddly kittens like you."
"Are you serious?"
"Yes, you know I love kids. At least two, a son and a daughter."
"You're still so young. Are you sure you want to be a dad?"
"One hundred percent sure, and I'm also sure I'll be the best dad in the world. I can't wait for our baby."
Seeing the excitement in his eyes, Juniper's heart raced with a sudden impulse.
No more waiting for the right moment. Why not tell him now?
Now is the perfect time!
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