The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson
Chapter 61

Chapter 61

With all plans in motion, Deborah only had to wait for the first results. But the excitement over these plans was momentarily overshadowed because today marked her fourth appointment with the gynecologist-the day they would reveal the gender of her baby. "So, my love, what would you like it to be?" Jayden asked over breakfast, sharing a moment before the appointment.

[Whatever it is, I'll love the baby very much.

"Well, I want a beautiful girl, someone who looks like you."

[And if it's a boy?]

"I'll love him just as much," he said, leaning in to embrace her.

Deborah smiled and kissed her partner. Jayden was happy to share these moments. with her. He could see the happiness radiating from her.

As they still had some time before they had to go the appointment, they decided to do some work.

"Ah... damn, that's unfortunate," Jayden muttered, letting out a sigh and scratching his head.

[What's wrong?] Deborah asked.

"Well, my love, it seems right after the medical appointment, I have to urgently head to the office."

[Is it that serious?]

"You see, this month is when the company files its tax declaration, and right now, our main accountant has fallen ill."

[Oh no, that's bad. Don't you have anyone else who can help?]

"Right now, his assistant is on mandatory leave because he's taking care of his wife who just went through a risky childbirth."

[Well, if you want, I can come help you with that, since that's what I do.]

"Are you sure? Won't it affect your own work?"

"Well, coincidentally, all my clients are up to date with their accounts, so I have

plenty of free time.) Deborah winked.

"In that case, my love, it would be an honor to work in the office with you." [Great, and it's time for us to go.] Deborah pointed to the wall clock.

"Oh yes, let's go," he said, getting up and closing his laptop.

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The couple set off for the medical appointment. As they left the residential area, Jayden noticed something in the rearview mirror that annoyed him considerably. [What's wrong?] Deborah asked, seeing her partner furrow his brow suddenly. "It's nothing, sweetheart, just thought I saw a nuisance," he said, returning to his cheerful demeanor.

Deborah raised an eyebrow, but seeing him return to his usual demeanor, she decided to let it go.

Upon arriving at the clinic and while waiting for the doctor, Jayden sent a few text messages while Deborah flipped through one of the magazines in the waiting room.

"Ms. Anderson, you can come in now," the doctor's secretary called out.

The couple smiled and entered the doctor's office.

"Good morning, Ms. Anderson, and... oh, finally your husband managed to replace time to come," the doctor remarked.

[Um, well... he isn't-] Deborah started to explain.

"That's right, doctor, and I apologize for that. From now on, I'll make sure to clear my schedule to be present at my lovely wife's appointments," Jayden said, taking Deborah's hand. Deborah blushed at his words and actions.

"Well, I can't stay mad after hearing such an apology. After all, one must work to provide a good life for the family," the doctor said.

"That's right," Jayden said proudly.

"In that case, let's get started," the doctor said, becoming slightly more serious.

After some quick questions and answers about Deborah's cravings and discomforts over the past month, they moved to the room where the ultrasound machine awaited. "The moment of truth has arrived," the doctor chuckled, noticing that both of them

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seemed a bit nervous. He loved seeing these reactions in expecting parents. "And the result is..." he started, carefully scanning her abdomen. "It's a boy."

[A boy.] Deborah placed her hand on her belly with a smile.

"Well, I wanted a girl, but a boy will do just fine," Jayden chuckled.

"That's funny, you're the first man I've met who wished for a girl as their firstborn,

the doctor remarked jovially.