Chapter 510 Giving Away a House
Matthew said, "Let's get them a house in the same neighborhood where we got one for Willow. You said it was nice when you checked it out."
Madison's eyes lit up. "Are you serious?" she asked, almost in disbelief.
Houses in Horizon City weren't cheap, especially in Willow's neighborhood. Giving a house as a wedding gift was pretty rare, no matter how generous the gift money was.
Willow was Matthew's sister, but Rachel was just someone Madison felt she was in debt with. Madison wanted to give a meaningful wedding gift, not just cash.
A house would be perfect. Rachel hadn't bought a place in Horizon City yet, and Nicholas's current house was small. It worked for now, but once they got married and had kids, and if family came to stay, it wouldn't be enough space. Nicholas mentioned he bought a bigger house, but it wouldn't be ready for two years, which was too long to wait.
The neighborhood where Willow's house was had ready-to-move-in units with four bedrooms and high-end finishes. Just add some furniture, and it would be perfect for Rachel and Nicholas as their first home. It would be spacious enough for help during pregnancy or after the baby was born.
Madison thought it over and found Matthew's idea practical. She decided to contact the sales manager from their last purchase first thing in the morning to see if they could get a similar unit.
"Do I look like I'm joking?" Matthew asked, feeling a bit hurt. He always took his wife's words seriously and thought them through before responding. He pouted, looking a bit pitiful.
His cute, contrasting expression made Madison's heart flutter. She jumped on him and kissed his cheek, smiling brightly. "Thank you, honey."
Matthew's expression softened, but he still pouted, pointing to his lips and leaning in closer, making his intentions clear.
Madison blushed but leaned in to kiss him on the lips, quickly pulling away.
They both looked at each other, smiling.
Seeing his wife's slightly flushed face, Matthew felt a surge of affection. Even after being married for so long, she still blushed easily, and every time he saw her shy expression, he couldn't help but want to tease her.
Madison, unaware of how seductive she was in his eyes, leaned happily in Matthew's arms, still talking about the house. "I'll contact the sales manager tomorrow to see if there's a unit like Willow's available."
"Okay, whatever you say." Matthew held her and lay down, their heads getting closer until he silenced her chatter with a kiss.
Madison's voice was completely muffled by Matthew. Ever since they resumed intimacy after childbirth, she could feel his restraint, controlling the frequency, but each time made Madison deeply aware that he had indeed been abstinent for several months.
Willow's morning sickness lasted over four months before it eased. Early on, it was so bad she didn't gain any weight and even lost some.
Mitchell was heartbroken, looking haggard and losing more weight than Willow. When Matthew and others saw them, they were shocked and often took them out for good food, bringing anything suitable for a pregnant woman that wouldn't make her nauseous.
During the worst days, Willow could barely get out of bed. Both mothers were extremely worried and urged Mitchell to take her to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor suggested IV fluids to stop the vomiting, but Willow was worried it might affect the baby and refused. Eventually, seeing her suffer so much, Mitchell, with tears in his eyes, insisted on the IV.
After that, Willow felt much better, and her condition improved significantly. By the fourth month, her morning sickness started to subside. One evening, she finished a bowl of porridge and a bowl of chicken soup and still felt hungry. When she asked for more, everyone was stunned, especially Mitchell, who sat there in disbelief. Danielle quickly got up to get her another bowl of porridge, and the whole family watched Willow eat.
When Willow finished the second bowl, everyone sighed in relief. Patricia nervously held her daughter's hand and asked, "Willow, do you feel nauseous?"
Willow shook her head, realizing that her stomach didn't feel as uncomfortable.
Jessica also said worriedly, "Eating so much suddenly, will it be okay? Mitchell, keep an eye on Willow tonight. If she feels unwell, take her to the hospital immediately."
Both fathers agreed, urging them to go to the hospital if there were any issues. They had all witnessed Willow's tough journey and were very concerned.
Mitchell, sitting next to Willow, cautiously asked, "Honey, do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"
Willow shook her head again, smiling. "I feel great. My chest doesn't feel tight anymore, and I can taste food again."
Everyone finally relaxed.
Mitchell, unable to hold back, hugged her tightly in front of the whole family, resting his head on her shoulder and murmuring, "Honey, you've worked so hard."
Seeing this, Patricia, Lloyd, Jessica, and Richard quickly left the table to give them some privacy.
Danielle, the only one who wanted to stay and watch, was also dragged away by Jessica.
Willow knew that during her pregnancy, not only she but everyone else had also suffered, especially Mitchell, who had lost a lot of weight. She hadn't expected to have such severe morning sickness, but some things were inevitable. To become a mother, one must endure these hardships, but she didn't mind. It was a happy kind of hardship.
So, mothers were truly great.
"Honey, the doctor said it's normal. Look, I'm fine now, back to being a big eater," Willow tried to comfort Mitchell lightly.
Mitchell nuzzled her neck, murmuring, "Just this one kid. I won't let you go through this again."
Willow teared up.
Why was this idea so ingrained in Mitchell's mind?
She loved both boys and girls; it was so hard to choose.
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