Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 663

Ariel instinctively recalled the doctor's words.

A high-quality embryo would behave differently during pregnancy. The father's genes and physical condition were crucial.

No wonder she hadn't suffered much physically despite her illness.

The little one in her womb was so quiet. Otherwise, she would have noticed it long ago.

Plus, because of her health issues, her periods weren't exactly regular, so she never suspected she might be pregnant.

Noticing Ariel deep in thought, Jayson gently stroked the top of her head. "If you want anything to eat, just tell me. I'll make it for you every day. It's much easier to have me do it than a maid."

He could tell Ariel was seriously thinking about the baby, and he was certain that she didn't dislike it.

Not wanting to affect her appetite, he set down his apron and turned to leave.

As Ariel sat in thought, a gentle kick from her baby brought her back to the moment. She stiffened slightly, experiencing a feeling entirely new to her.

The motion was so faint it almost felt imaginary, yet it pulled hard at the strings of her maternal instinct. Whether from hormones or other factors, it began to overwhelm her.

Ariel's expression remained calm, but her eyes quietly reddened.

The only little life in the world so closely connected to her had come into being, yet could only fade away.

But she knew she didn't have to make any reckless decisions. She wouldn't give herself up for the baby. Even if she wanted it to come into the world, she had to survive first. After all, a child without a mother would be utterly miserable.

She had endured such suffering before.

No matter how much Jayson loved the child, he could never fully fill that void.

Ariel admitted that maternal love was profound, but she had no other choice.

Ariel could see how much he cared about the baby. In fact, she was considering whether she should tell him that her illness had made the pregnancy impossible.

She needed to consider the potential chain reactions that could follow.

After watching Ariel enter security at the military base, Jayson lingered. His eyes were shadowed with emotion.

As he started his car, he made a call. "Are you sure everything's foolproof?"

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Ariel went to the wing design section to consolidate the blueprints. Unlike regular aircraft, fighter jets would require countless repeated tests. A single mistake could be catastrophic.

Later, she would start merging materials from Jayson's side. For now, her work required regular testing of his materials' data.

As she was about to head to another workspace, she noticed Samson standing silently by the door, though she had no idea how long he had been there. His expression was complicated in a way she couldn't quite read.