Serenity remarked, “Since we’re heading to the bookstore, let’s hold off on eating these snacks and enjoy them with Jasmine instead. She has similar tastes to mine, and she can eat healthier than I can right now. As she’s pregnant, she needs to focus on nutrition and eat multiple meals each day.”

Abby responded, “Is she gaining weight? I’ve seen female colleagues at my company who quickly put on weight after getting pregnant. They say that early pregnancy symptoms can lead to overeating or loss of appetite. Once those symptoms fade, many find it hard to control their cravings and end up gaining weight. I’ve heard that a lot of women have larger babies.”

Serenity promptly asked, “Do you think I look fat?”

She felt she could also indulge a bit.

Abby replied, “It’s not obvious that you’re pregnant. You just appear a little rounder, but not overly so.”

Serenity let out a sigh of relief and said, “Thank goodness! I still go to work and stay busy every day. If I were home all the time raising the baby, I’d probably end up like a pig and gain weight.”

She was determined to continue working throughout her pregnancy. Not only did she have business to attend to, but she was also worried that being sedentary at home would lead to unwanted weight gain.

With a strong foundation in martial arts and good health, she planned to rest at home until she was eight months pregnant before awaiting the birth.

After giving birth, she intended to quickly get back into exercising, lose weight, and return to her pre-pregnancy shape.

Although Zachary reassured her that he would love her no matter what,

Serenity didn’t wish to let herself go. She believed in the importance of self-care and valuing herself.

When a man expresses his feelings, it’s important to listen, but it’s equally vital to prioritize one’s own well-being.

occasionally listens to it, but doesn’t take it to heart.

Didn’t Hank mention that to her sister back then? Wasn’t she also very supportive of her sister? What happened afterward?

After Liberty fell out of shape, Hank began to lose interest in her and sought companionship elsewhere.

Serenity remarked, “Pregnancy is not an illness. As long as you avoid strenuous work, it’s generally not an issue. Many women in my company continue working until they’re about eight months pregnant before taking leave. I know of one dedicated employee who gave birth to a son. She managed to work until she was over nine months pregnant and only took a week off before delivering.”

“After her son turned three months old, she quickly returned to work. I even suggested that she could take maternity leave until her child was six months old, but she declined.”

“It’s not that she doesn’t want to take leave; she faces life pressures and fears losing her position to someone else if her maternity leave is too lengthy.”

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The workplace is highly competitive. Achieving a certain position requires significant effort, and no one is willing to relinquish a role they have worked so hard for.

Abby nodded in agreement, “That’s true.”

They were all in senior positions and often failed to comprehend the anxiety and pressures faced by their subordinate employees.

Once they left, the two exited Serenity’s office, carrying the fruits and snacks Abby had bought.

Serenity’s chauffeur was chatting with the security guard on duty in the security room. Upon seeing Serenity come out, he…

He immediately walked out of the security room and approached Serenity and the others. With a smile on his face, he asked Serenity, “Is the eldest young lady going out?”

Serenity replied, “Yes, let’s head to the bookstore.”

The driver opened the door for Serenity and waited for both of them to get inside the car before returning to the driver’s seat.

The on-duty security guard promptly opened the company’s door.

Before long, the driver took Serenity and the others out of the parking lot.

As the car exited the company premises, it was quickly followed by a black vehicle. These were the two bodyguards that Zachary had arranged to ensure Serenity’s safety.