MAIA'S POV

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The past 6 months had been a roller coaster ride. Ever since Lucius found out that I was pregnant, he had been overprotective of me. He wanted me to take a rest, and he now prohibited the things I used to do before.

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FLASHBACK

"You will no longer work―not in the office or in the field. You will be relieved from all of your duties until further notice. From now on, all you have to focus on is taking a rest. You should stay away from stress as much as possible because your health and our baby's health is our priority." Lucius said.

"I am barely...