Mommy, Where Is Daddy? The Forsaken Daughter's Return novel Chapter 104

"Honey, wake up. Hon," Samantha softly spoke while waking Ethan. She repeatedly yet gently shook his arm and said, "Hon, I'm hungry."

Baby one was turning 16 weeks old while baby two was already 13 weeks. Starvation started to kick in in the wee hours, and Samantha felt even more nauseated on an empty stomach.

Since Ethan did not like it when she disappeared out of nowhere, she had no choice but to disturb his sleep.

Humming as he awoke, Ethan massaged his temples before turning to his wife. His eyes remained hooded, recalling how they had slept past twelve, trying to settle Samantha's stomach.

In his bedroom voice, he echoed, "You are... hungry?"

"Yes, hon. I could go down the kitchen - "

"No, I'll get something for you. What do you think you can stomach?" Ethan weakly asked while trying to get up from the bed.

That was a difficult question for Samantha. Truth be told, it was so burdensome to figure out what she could eat. It has been that way since her nausea began.

Taking a deep breath, she answered, "Um... I think there was still that stir-fried broccoli and beef left on the fridge, hon. I would like those really warm."

Ethan nodded and said, "Okay."

"And hon, please refill my water," Samantha reminded, pointing to her tumbler by the bedside table. "Lukewarm, please."

"Got it," answered Ethan.

"And bring an orange too," added Samantha. "It helps me with the nausea."

"Right. Orange," said Ethan.

"And, I want the freshest once. The freshest citrus orange," she instructed. "They are heavier."

"The fresher oranges... are heavier. Got it," Ethan repeated with a brow raised. Never had he had to decide which ones are fresher for fruits, especially oranges. Now was the time for him to learn.

Ethan did notice how sweet and slightly sour fruits really seemed to comfort Samantha now, but she had to eat properly with the way she has been eating the same. Otherwise, her stomach acidity was another problem to overcome.

Considering how Ethan had been getting up during the wee hours to grab a snack or meal for his wife, Ethan needed to improvise things. Otherwise, he would have lesser sleep every night while Samantha was pregnant.

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The next evening. When Samantha came home from work. She noticed the giggles coming from her children as she joined them for dinner.

"Mommy is going to be super surprised," said Kenzie before chuckling.

"I'd like to sleep in Mommy's room now," Kyle remarked with glee.

Looking at Ethan, Samantha raised a brow and asked, "What's going on, hon?"

She decided to go straight to dinner with the kids that evening, not even changing and getting into their bedroom.

In response, Ethan just smirked and said, "It's a surprise, hon."

Following their family dinner, Samantha went to the master bedroom with her husband and two kids walking behind her. They were all eager to find her reaction.

Samantha pouted her lips as she wrapped her slender hands around the doorknob. She turned to her family and asked, "This must be quite a surprise?"

"Uhuh!" Answered Kyle.

"I love it, Mommy!" Kenzie added.

Finally opening the door, Samantha's jaws dropped. Her eyeballs practically popped out of her eyes when she saw a food chiller inside the bedroom.

The food chiller had several meal options and freshly squeezed fruit juices for her to choose from. Right next to it was a countertop with a microwave and utensils for her to use.