When the Wind is Sweet: The Fairy Tale of Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster

Chapter 1072: Unexpected Encounter with the Ex-In-Laws

Rachel Sherman is pregnant with twins, so the frequency of medical check-ups is a bit high.

On Monday, Chase Fletcher helped her make an appointment with the chief physician. The timing was right, so they didn’t have to wait in line and quickly finished the check-up.

"Both babies have regular heart rates, the placenta maturity is at grade 2, and the weight of each fetus is about 1400g. The maximum depth of amniotic fluid is also normal. If you feel any discomfort, seek medical attention promptly. If there are no discomforts, then rest well at home and drink plenty of soup."

"Okay, thank you, doctor."

They walked out with the examination report, which showed that all the indicators were normal.

Chase Fletcher put his arm around Rachel Sherman’s shoulder, and both of them sighed in relief.

With food safety and air quality issues nowadays, various reasons have led to an increasing probability of fetal abnormalities each year, so prenatal check-ups are very important.

Holding her hands on her high, round belly, the joy of becoming parents soon enveloped them.

"Rachel, have you thought of names for the babies?" Chase Fletcher believed that women are meticulous about naming, so he left it to her.

"If they are daughters, let’s call them Aubrey and Wynne. How about it?" Rachel Sherman had actually thought of this before. "In bright autumn morning, the wine is fragrant; in the best season of the year, the oranges are yellow."

Chase Fletcher contemplated and felt those names were quite nice, unable to resist praising his wife, "You’re indeed a journalist."

Their love these days isn’t any less than that of a newlywed couple; as long as you meet the right person, every day is like a honeymoon.

As they took the elevator down and arrived in the lobby on the first floor, just as they were about to leave, they unexpectedly spotted two familiar figures in the queue for payment.

Coincidentally, Mr. Shaw and Mrs. Shaw also noticed them. The couple was clearly taken aback, their gaze falling on Rachel Sherman’s rounded belly, seeing Chase Fletcher holding her shoulder, portraying an image of serene happiness.

Stopping about three meters apart, Chase Fletcher and Rachel Sherman faced their gaze.

Mr. Shaw and Mrs. Shaw looked noticeably haggard, their faces covered with wrinkles.

Especially Mrs. Shaw, her hair was terribly unkempt today, seemingly too busy to groom herself.

Mr. Shaw was using crutches under both arms, one leg wrapped in thick bandages stained with blood, clearly having suffered a severe injury.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment when they met eyes.

Mr. Shaw and Mrs. Shaw, possibly due to a guilty conscience, withdrew their gaze when facing Rachel Sherman, perhaps embarrassed by their current situation.

Rachel Sherman noticed their emotional change, and it was not a scene she had anticipated when facing her former in-laws again.

Chase Fletcher did not rush her; when he looked at his wife, he understood what she was thinking at the moment.

No matter what she decided to do, he would support her.

Rachel Sherman stood still, her solemn gaze on the Shaw couple as the queue moved forward, and it was soon their turn to handle their transaction.

"Hello, the total remaining amount due is three thousand nine hundred."

"I... The doctor said yesterday that paying a little over a thousand would be enough, why is it still three thousand nine hundred? Is there a mistake?" Mrs. Shaw’s voice was weak, yet Rachel Sherman heard it.

She detected a sense of having no money in their wallet.

"I don’t know what the doctor said, but our system shows you owe three thousand nine hundred. There’s a detailed breakdown; you can take a look."

It was clear Mrs. Shaw didn’t have enough money on her card. She clutched her phone, displaying a myriad of small facial expressions and gestures.

Chase Fletcher gently released his wife’s shoulder, taking out his phone as he walked toward the checkout counter.

"Hello, shall I scan you for the payment, or will you scan me?" he politely inquired, "I’ll help them pay."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Shaw and Mrs. Shaw were stunned once more, looking at him in disbelief!