Chapter 709
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Xander stood rooted to the spot, completely motionless for a long moment.
Startled, Alexandra thought something was wrong and quickly nudged Xander. Xander blinked, and his eyes lit up. “Athena,” he blurted, “what did you just say? Can you repeat that p>
Seeing how flustered Xander was, Alexandra shot him an exasperated look and said, “What’s all the fuss? You’re acting like the sky’s falling just because she’s pregnant p>
‘I remember when his father found out I was pregnant, he was surprised, sure, but he wasn’t nearly as over–the–top as Xander is right now. He is dealing with pregnancy nausea and frozen in shock,‘ Alexandra thought.
Athena, careful not to startle Xander, said softly yet clearly, “Honey, I’m pregnant p>
Xander flashed to Athena’s side in an instant, and Alexandra felt only a sudden gust of wind rush past her.
When her eyes focused and she realized it was none other than her hopeless son, Alexandra couldn’t help but roll her eyes.
“Really? You’re pregnant?” Xander gaped at Athena’s belly, his hand hovering, torn between reaching out and holding back.
Athena nodded, her eyes shining with happiness. “Honey, you’re going to be a father p>
“I… I’m going to be a father!” Xander cried out, his eyes glistening with emotion. He gingerly reached out, his hand trembling as he gently touched Athena’s belly.
Through his palm, he could almost feel his flesh and blood pulsating with life.
This feeling was truly magical. Xander cried out, tears streaming down his face, “I’m going to be a father! I’m going to be a father p>
Athena felt a bit abashed. ‘Who would’ve thought the mighty war god would cry over such news?‘ she mused.
Alexandra smacked Xander’s arm in exasperation. “Can’t you get a grip? You’ll frighten your wife again. She’s in a delicate condition
now p>
Before she could even finish, Xander pulled Alexandra into a tight embrace and cried out excitedly like a child, “Mother, you’re going to be a grandma! You’re going to be a grandma p>
Alexandra also froze in shock. Ever since Xander was old enough to understand things, his words and actions had always been meticulously proper, precociously mature for his age.
His perpetually serious disposition left Alexandra with a mix of pride and wistfulness.
How she wished she could be like other mothers, gently soothing her son with soft words.
Yet Xander never gave her that chance.
He would even primly lecture Alexandra, telling her, “Mother, as an Imperial Consort, you must always mind your deportment p>
Over time, Alexandra also abandoned all hope of a warm, loving mother–son scene.
She and Xander were less like mother and son, but more like boss and subordinate.
But in that moment, that embrace made Alexandra feel as if her son had finally returned to her.
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Chapter 709
Not the high–and–mighty Prince Xander, nor the fearsome Xander that everyone trembled before, but her Xander, her dear son.
Alexandra stood frozen for a long time, hardly able to believe the scene unfolding before her.
After what felt like an eternity, Alexandra finally found her voice. She murmured, “I… I’m going to be a grandma p>
Alexandra seemed composed, but only she knew how wildly her heart was racing.
‘Ever since marrying Athena, Xander seemed to have grown happier by the day,’ Alexandra thought.
No sooner had Xander released Alexandra than he swept Athena into his embrace.
Still wiping his eyes, Xander said emotionally, “Athena, thank you… Thank you so much p>
Alexandra rolled her eyes. “Just look at this blubbering mess p>
Outwardly, she scoffed, but inside, she was absolutely over the moon, thinking, ‘My son just hugged me p>
Athena was also overjoyed and threw her arms around Xander in a tight embrace. “Honey,” she murmured affectionately, “this must be tough for you p>
“It’s not tough, not at all…” Xander blurted out, then paused. ‘Wait, that doesn’t make sens Why would it be tough for me p>
Just as Xander was about to speak, a sudden wave of nausea washed over him.
s the one who’s pregnant, not me.
The overwhelming nausea was impossible to hold back. Xander bolted outside, desperately clutching a tree as he vomited violently.
He felt like he was about to vomit up his bile.
The maids bustled around, one patting his back, another bringing him water to rinse his mouth.
After much bustling, Xander finally settled down.
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Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.