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BMP 27 - Sympathetic Pregnancy

Edward held Audrey from behind. He also kissed his wife's shoulder that was open because she was wearing clothes over an off shoulder model.

" You mad at me, Ed ? Excuse me... I'm sorry "cloak Audrey.

Edward turned Audrey's body to face him. He wiped away the rest of the tears that gently drenched his wife's cheeks.

" It's ok, baby... No need to apologize. I should be the one apologizing for not being able to understand how you felt "Edward said, hugging Audrey again.

Tears bathed Audrey's eyes again and she shed her tears on Edward's chest.

" I just want you to make peace with the past. It's not good to hold a grudge that will only hurt yourself" Audrey said.

Edward said nothing. He simply rubbed Audrey's back while thinking about his wife's words.

" You know very well why I hate him" Edward said.

Audrey raised her face until she could see Edward staring blankly.

Audrey touched the husband's hardened jaw.

" But do you really know why he left you ? Have you found out the truth ? " ask Audrey makes Edward look intently at his wife.

" What truth do you mean ? She had already left her husband and son just because of another man. You can judge what kind of woman she is ! " answered answered emotionally.

" did... Maybe you misjudged it. At least let him explain why he left you ", said Audrey trying to give Edward some understanding.

Edward stepped back, his eyes squinting at Audrey.

" So you defended him ? You defended that woman when you didn't know her well "accuse Edward.

" no... That's not what I meant. I just feel like Mommy Shareena's a good person. There may be a misunderstanding between the two of you" explains Audrey.

" Enough Audrey ! I don't want you to talk about it anymore ! " excuse Edward then immediately passed leaving Audrey alone

Audrey breathed deeply. He sat in the dining chair. His right hand was on the dining table, while his left hand was massaging his temple.

Oh my... How do I make her heart melt ?

Baby... Please help mommy convince your daddy !

Audrey talked to the baby in her stomach. Edward now shut himself in the room. He doesn't know what to behave like.

Edward just wanted Audrey to understand his feelings instead of standing up for the woman who had left him.

The day had changed, but Edward did not leave the room. Audrey, who was sitting on the sofa, could only look at the closed door. I wish that the door would open and show Edward. Unfortunately, the hope was not realized. Edward didn't show up either.

Audrey knocks on the door, but it doesn't sound right from Edward. He tried to open the door, but the door was locked from the inside.

" did... Please open the door ! " pinta Audrey but still no word from inside the room.

Are you that angry with me, Ed ?

I just want no revenge in your heart. Is that wrong ?

Audrey decided to lie down on the sofa after a long wait at the door.

Edward just got out of the bathroom. His stomach felt nauseous and he had been spewing out his stomach. He is eager to call Audrey, but is still upset that he is going through everything himself. He wanted a hug from his wife.

Finally Edward laid himself on the bed. Last night he just rolled to the right and to the left. Eventually, he decided to leave the room.

Edward saw his wife curled up on the sofa. Her heart throbbed as she watched Audrey's sleeping body hug her stomach in an uncomfortable position.

" I'm sorry... I just need some time to accept all of this" Edward said, lifting Audrey's body up and moving it to their room.

Edward laid Audrey down carefully, stroked Audrey's stomach and kissed her. Before long he immediately closed his eyes after feeling comfortable being able to hug his wife's body.

In the morning, Edward felt his stomach stir. He immediately got out of bed, then headed for the bathroom. He returned to his stomach.

Audrey heard the sound of someone vomiting. Audrey opened her eyes and realized she was in her room.

Audrey's mind could already guess that Edward was in the toilet. Audrey wakes up and goes to the bathroom. He saw Edward spewing out his stomach. Immediately Audrey approached then massaged the handsome man's nape.

" Are you awake ? " ask Edward when he realizes Audrey's presence there.

" You okay ? " ask Audrey so worried about Edward's condition.

" Yes .." replied Edward nodding slowly.

" I'll have Brother Rico bring a doctor to check on you" Audrey said, helping Edward back into bed.

The man's face was pale with cold sweat running all over his body.

Audrey immediately contacted Rico and asked him to take the doctor to the apartment to check on Edward's condition.

Audrey makes a glass of warm herbal drink for Edward. She hopes her husband will recover as he always does.

30 Minutes later, Rico arrives with Edward's doctor.

" Sorry... The streets are very busy at hours like this" Rico said guiltily.

" It's okay, Brother... Thank you for coming to this apartment. Come on, I'll take you to the room" Audrey said, leading the way to her room.

The doctor immediately examined Edward. There was nothing wrong in his body.

" Is the lady pregnant ? " ask the doctor while looking at Audrey.

" i did... My gestational age has now entered the 10th week "Audrey replied.

The doctor also smiled.

" What does my wife's pregnancy have to do with my own pain ? " ask Edward in wonder.

" It looks like Mr. Edward is having Couvade Syndrome" the doctor replied.

" What is that ? " ask Edward curiously.

" It's a sympathetic pregnancy, where when your wife is pregnant, it's you who feel cravings and other symptoms" replied the doctor again.

" Why can that be ? " ask Audrey confused.

" This is due to a sense of empathy and high anxiety to couples who are pregnant" explained the doctor.

" Can be treated ? " ask Audrey again.

" All this time, it hasn't been the cure. But to reduce the complaints that occur, you can do relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation. Can be with regular exercise, taking herbal medicine "

" When did my husband experience it ? " ask Audrey back.

" It usually occurs in the first trimester and third trimester, before labor "reply to the doctor.