The fact that she needed medication proved that the baby in Yvonne''s belly wasn''t entirely stable.


    "Are you feeling unwell again?" Emma asked with a hint of concern, noticing Yvonne''s expression.


    "This little thing inside me is no bigger than a pea, but it''s already a master of torment," Yvonne said with a sigh.


    It was the first time in her two lives that Yvonne had experienced this feeling— throwing up everything she ate, starving yet unable to keep any food down.


    "Being a mother is never easy. That''s why they say you don''t realize what your parents went through until you be one yourself." After saying this, Emma had the store manager bring Yvonne some small pastries and juice.


    Apanied by the manager, Yvonne went into the dressing room to change into the wedding gown.


    Because Yvonne was pregnant, Emma had avoided choosing a gown with an borate, long train. It would be a disaster if she identally tripped over it.


    Instead, Emma had selected a floor-length gown that was simple yet elegant. The bodice and back were crafted from delicatece, while the skirt was hand- embellished with scattered pearls and gems that sparkled dazzlingly.


    After helping Yvonne into the dress, the manager quickly pinned up her long hair into a simple updo.


    When Yvonne walked out of the dressing room, Emma and Cynthia looked up, both audibly gasping in awe.


    As Yvonne stood there in her wedding gown, poised and elegant, it felt as if the entire room had brightened.


    "Yvonne is so beautiful, it''s no wonder Bet is so taken with her. Even I can''t help but be captivated," Cynthia teased with a smile.


    "Cynthia, please don''t make fun of me," Yvonne replied with a shy smile, looking down at the dress. The waist seemed a little too loose.


    The store manager knelt beside Yvonne, searching for the areas that didn''t fit perfectly. "If we take in the waist by an inch, the size will be just right."


    Emma looked at Yvonne''s lovely, delicate appearance with great satisfaction: Moreover, Yvonne was only in her early twenties and already pregnant; her slightly weary face evoked a deep sense ofpassion.


    "Don''t alter it just yet. In another month, her belly will surely have grown a bit, and the size should be perfect then," Emma said with a warm smile.


    "The bride is so young and already going to be a mother. Mrs. Thompson, it''s a wonderful double celebration for your family," the store manager said sweetly, her words like honey.


    Emma''s smile deepened. She took Cynthia''s hand and added, "Once you and Noah have a child, the Thompson family will be even more lively."


    "We just got married, it won''t be that soon," Cynthia said, a little bashfully.


    Yvonne and Bet had registered their marriage long ago, and were only now holding the wedding


    because of the baby. In contrastet


    Cynthia and Noah had only truly started living together after their wedding.


    "I know a renowned specialist whose skills are exceptional. I hadplications from a miscarriage years ago, and all the doctors said I could never get pregnant again. It was this specialist who helped me through fertility treatments, which is how had Bet. Would you like me to introduce you? He''s amazing at helping women ensure a smooth and healthy pregnancy."


    Emma offered with concern.


    "Oh, that would be wonderful. Thank you, Emma," Cynthia replied with a smile.


    As they spoke, both women nced over at Yvonne.


    Yvonne was standing in front of a full-length mirror while the manager knelt beside her, adjusting the hem of the gown.


    As Yvonne happened to look back, she saw Bet walking in from outside.