Chapter 18 Katherine , in Derrick's arms , looked fragile , like she was about to break . Derrick didn't dare to hold her too tightly . He was afraid that even a slight squeeze could snap her frail , unnaturally thin body . Katherine slowly started to come to her senses , her hands tightening around Derrick's , leaving deep marks on the back of his hand . " T - I dreamed of the baby ," she whispered . Her throat was dry and hoarse , and she had to swallow a few times before she could speak . " He said he knows I don't want him . " The details of the dream felt so real , as if they had actually happened . As Katherine recounted it , her body trembled uncontrollably . " Do you think it's because he doesn't want someone as irresponsible as me to be his mother that ... " Katherine couldn't hold it together anymore . Biting her lip , she started to cry , " It's all my fault . I'm a terrible mother . I even thought about killing him . He must hate me . " Derrick didn't care about anything else . He pulled Katherine tightly into his arms . " No , you've suffered so much for him . He won't hate you . If anyone should be hated , it's me . " His eyes showed pain and regret . I'm the one who used improper methods to make you pregnant with this child . Im a monster . I don't deserve to be his father . " The two of them clung to each other , not knowing who was comforting whom . Harper entered the room quickly , and when she saw the scene , her steps faltered . Maeve , standing nearby , advised Derrick , " Mr. Graham , maybe Dr. Hill should take a look at Mrs. Graham first ." " Alright , Derrick agreed , but still didn't let go of Katherine . Or rather , it was Katherine who hadn't released her grip on his shirt , unable to be apart from him . "It's fine . Just leave it like this , Derrick said , holding Katherine's waist as he gently placed her on his lap . It wasn't the most convenient position , but it allowed him to reach her stomach . Harper examined Katherine with some equipment , but found no issues . Katherine was simply haunted by the nightmare . Harper understood the pressure they were under and sighed , "You need to relax . This is not something that can be fixed overnight . If it gets too much to bear , you can always terminate the pregnancy . " " I won't . " Katherine buried her face in Derrick's neck , her voice trembling as she made her stance clear . Noticing Derrick's hesitation , Katherine bit his neck . " Don't you give up on him . Derrick sighed , resigned . " I won't . Don't worry . He then glanced at Maeve , who immediately asked Harper to step outside and inquired about the necessary precautions . The room was left with only Derrick and Katherine . He let go of her , but she didn't move , still sitting in his lap . Katherine turned her head and muzzled his neck . " No matter what happens , we can't give up . " Alright . You call the shots : Derrick's fingers gently ran through Katherine's hair , again and again His gaze seemed distant as he was lost in thought . From this day on , Katherine began having frequent dreams . In them , Christopher would always ask her the same question . He'd ask if , even if he were still mentally disabled , she would still not give up on him , if she would be patient and never be embarrassed by him , and if she would never let him grow up alone . Every time Katherine heard these words , she was heartbroken with guilt . She would always answer solemnly , assuring him that no matter what , whether he was mentally challenged or whatever might happen in the future , she'd never let the tragedy from her previous life repeat itself , After enduring this torment day after day , Katherine visibly grew more haggard . But miraculously , the baby's position was slowly corrected . By the time of the next prenatal check - up , the baby had reached three month Looking at the results , Harper finally let out a breath of relief . " The baby's position has finally been corrected . Congratulations . Your persistence paid off . 1/3 Chapter 18 Derrick's expression remained calm , but his hand trembled as he took the report . After a long pause , he closed his eyes to calm himself . Thank you for your hard work . " A moment later , he added . " I'll have HR double your year - end bonus as a reward for saving our baby ," Harper was about to refuse , but upon hearing this , she could only agree . Thank you , Mr. Graham . When Derrick told Katherine the news , she was stunned for a moment . There was no joy on her face . Instead , tears suddenly welled up in her eyes . " It's okay . Cry if you want to . You've been through so much these days , Derrick said , holding her and gently running his hand down her neck . Katherine's forehead pressed against Derrick's stomach as she spoke in a muffled voice . " He really stayed " Derrick didn't catch her words clearly and didn't ask . He just assumed she'd said those words out of happiness From the moment the baby's position first started shifting , Katherine had a feeling she understood why she kept having that dream . Christopher seemed like a child starved for love , repeatedly trying to get reassurance from her , needing to know that no matter what he did , she wouldn't suddenly change her mind . He wanted to know what place he held in her heart . Katherine felt incredibly grateful that she had never wavered or considered giving up . When Maeve heard the news , she also cried . She had watched Katherine struggle through this past month . Sometimes , Maeve couldn't help but think about telling Katherine to give up . She figured that Katherine and Derrick were still young and they could always have more children . But Maeve also understood that no matter how many children they had later , they wouldn't be the same as the first one . She thought , ' At least all the struggles weren't for nothing . They've finally gotten what they wanted . " Katherine calmed herself down and pouted , looking a little upset . " So , can I leave the hospital now ! " She'd been cooped up in the hospital for a whole month , and she was bored to the core . Now , she couldn't wait to breathe in some fresh air and see the colorful flowers in the garden . Derrick knew Katherine wanted to go home and couldn't help but laugh , "I already asked Dr. Hill . She told me to just make sure you get enough nutrition and keep up with the regular check - ups . Maeve also chimed in from the side , " Then I'd better hurry back to get the house cleaned up again . You two take your time getting back . " After saying that , she left immediately , clearly overjoyed Actually , Riverbend Manor was cleaned daily by dedicated staff , so there was no need to do a special re - cleaning . Maeve just felt that Katherine had been through so much , and she wanted to take care of things in advance . Everything they used at the hospital would be discarded , and the hospital cleaning staff would take care of it . Derrick gently helped Katherine move slowly toward the door . Her body was weak , and the doctor had suggested that she not only take in more nutrition but also stay active . Otherwise , recovery after giving birth might not go smoothly Katherine hadn't gotten out of bed much lately and was eager to move around . At three months pregnant , her body felt light , and walking was still manageable . The only problem was that after so much time spent resting , her stamina just couldn't keep up . She hadn't even made it out of the hospital when she already felt weak , leaning against Derrick for support . She tugged on his arm , snuggling against him . I can't walk anymore . Carry me ." Derrick , of course , indulged her . He bent down and scooped her up in his arms , adjusting her so she could lean more comfortably The two of them slowly made their way home . As the car drove through the iron gates of Riverbend Manor , they saw the staff lined up on either side of the driveway , each holding a bouquet of flowers . They all greeted in unison , " Mrs. Graham , congratulations on your discharge . Welcome home . " The coordinated voices really moved Katherine . She pressed the car window down and waved at them . " Thank you , everyone . You're so thoughtful . My husband will be giving you all bonuses later , she spoke Chapter 18 Hearing that , the household staff responded even more enthusiastically , " Thank you , Mrs. Graham ." Katherine settled back in her seat and glanced at Derrick , trying to hold back a smile , saying , "It's definitely Marve's doing " Derrick kept holding Katherine's hand , gently rubbing it with his thumb . " Yeah . She's just so happy ." The smile on Katherine's face hadn't faded since they got home . She stared at Derrick for a moment , then suddenly leaned in , her lips lightly brushing his chiseled chin . " What about you ? Are you happy ? " Derrick chuckled softly , his brooding eyes glimmering with a quiet light , " As long as you're safe , I'm happier than anyone . " By " anyone , he meant not just everyone else , but Katherine herself . Katherine's face flushed with a soft pink , and she shyly pulled back . " Oh , don't say that . " She felt flustered . Derrick laughed , his gaze lingering on her flushed ear for a moment longer . He thought , ' She wasn't this shy even when she was cupping my face to kiss me . AD