Chapter 996

"She transferred from pediatrics and is specifically in charge of the VIP ward. She's a senior nurse," Lisa explained, and I understood. "Maddie, ever since you've had a man, you don't come here often anymore. The doctors and nurses have changed. The nurses rotate shifts throughout the hospital, so many are new faces to you," she said. The world was constantly changing, and few things remained the same. Just like me—I was now the owner of a tea house. Although I wasn't due to give birth yet, Brandon was already on edge. He refused to leave my side for even a moment. As Christmas approached, my belly still showed no signs of labor. I was starting to feel restless. "Brandon, I want to go back to the estate and get everything ready. This will be the first Christmas for the tea house." I had always dreamed of spending Christmas in the tea house, lighting the grand fireplace. I imagined being surrounded by green and red decorations. I looked forward to decorating the Christmas tree. I