Chapter 148

Christina felt it was time to leave. "You guys keep talking, I'm gonna lie down for a bit. I'm feeling kinda tired."

"Take Mrs. Cavendish upstairs," William told a servant as soon as he saw Christina heading for the stairs.

The servant followed Christina, leaving William and Joseph alone in the living room.

Joseph had seen Christina's temper and the complicated relationship between her and William.

"So, what are you gonna do now that she's pregnant?" Joseph asked, his voice low and serious.

William replied quietly, "I've already married her. Once I wrap things up here, I'll take her somewhere nice for the wedding ceremony."

Joseph's eyes widened in disbelief. "You two are already married?"

"Yeah," William confirmed. He had taken Christina to pick out wedding rings and a dress, and with Nicholas no longer opposing their relationship, he had gone ahead and married her.

"Well, I guess congrats are in order, both for the marriage and the baby," Joseph said, though he still had his reservations. After all, William and Christina were now legally married.

William, however, had his concerns. "We've been using contraception all along. Could that affect the baby?"

"Not all contraceptives are foolproof. Regular check-ups will help catch any issues early," Joseph advised, though his words did little to ease William's worries. "If there are problems..."

"If there are problems, we can't keep the baby. Some conditions are untreatable. It might seem cruel, but keeping a child with severe issues would be irresponsible."

William understood. Joseph patted his shoulder. "Good luck to you both."

If William and Christina could live happily ever after, that would be ideal. But William knew Christina would eventually regain her memory. By then, they would be married, and she would be carrying his child. She wouldn't terminate the pregnancy.

"What kind of supplements should she take?" William asked as Joseph was about to leave.

"I'm not an obstetrician. You should go to the hospital tomorrow. Actually, I'll have someone bring them to you," Joseph offered.

"Thanks," William said, watching Joseph leave before heading upstairs to the bedroom.

Christina lay on the bed, feeling uncomfortable. William lay beside her, wrapping his arms around her from behind. "Joseph said he'll send over some supplements for you."

"What kind of supplements?" Christina asked reflexively. Even with her memory loss, she knew pregnant women should avoid certain medications.

William chuckled at her reaction. "Not medicine, just some vitamins to help with your pregnancy."

He was relieved she had lost her memory. If she hadn't, she might not have kept the baby. This also showed that deep down, Christina wanted to keep the child.

"I thought you didn't want this baby..." Christina said, seeing William's joy at the news of her pregnancy. She had feared he might not want the child when he mentioned supplements.

William kissed her forehead. "Silly, what are you thinking? I took you to pick out wedding rings and a dress. Of course, I want this baby."

"I have high hopes for our child," he added gently.

Christina suddenly asked, "What should we name our baby?"

William gave her the choice. "What do you want to name the baby?"

Christina thought for a moment. "How about Eloise Cavendish, with Harper as a nickname?"

William was stunned. Harper was the name Christina always mentioned-their daughter. In her heart, Harper was always number one.

William didn't know how to feel. Christina, too, felt uneasy. The name was so familiar, and she even had a fleeting image of a little girl in her mind, but she couldn't grasp it. It gave her a headache.

"I don't feel well. If you don't like the name, you can choose another. I need to sleep," she said, turning away.

William patted her shoulder, feeling her pain. He wondered if Christina's condition was due to some past life experience. But he dismissed the thought as unrealistic.

Christina fell asleep, and William went to his study to work.

For over two weeks, William was busy with work, and Christina stayed home. She took the vitamins Joseph sent, went for walks, and was always accompanied by a servant to ensure her safety.

Elisa visited, asking about their progress. Christina told her everything, and Elisa was relieved. As long as Christina remained Mrs. Cavendish, William wouldn't mistreat her. Elisa could die content knowing that.

Elisa's hope for Christina and William to be together was clear. "Don't think too much. Rest well. You're his wife now, and you're carrying his child. You should be together," Elisa said, cutting Christina off before she could say more.

After Elisa left, Christina felt restless. She decided to change her clothes but accidentally hit her head while adjusting the water temperature. The pain triggered memories of her past and present lives...