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Chapter 40 - Athena Rolls, Rosa Stays Still

Madam Desta Apta drops by at the Andrei's villa. She goes straight to the backyard garden where Rosa and her mother-in-law Modena are having their afternoon tea. She comes to inform Rosa and helps her get the permission for Athena.

Madam Desta's latest teen magazine would feature Athena as their front cover. Madam Desta explains to Modena that putting Athena as their cover and tackling about her condition would be like an autism information drive. She commits to Modena that the article would be done well to educate their readers and rectify the wrong notion on people with ASD.

Modena likes the concept but remains undecided as she has to discuss it with her husband Bitor. And they still have to obtain Senator Graysen Andrei's consent as the major decision maker being Athena's father.

Graysen agrees through Madam Desta's persuasion. Bitor only advises them of the possible consequences that may happen to Athena: their fear of Athena's mother appearing again. It can create an undesirable spectacle for the family and Graysen's political career. It may also be unhealthy for Athena if her mother would insist on intruding the already stable environment of the little girl.

Graysen decides to take things in stride if ever that happens. He wants to take the chance for Athena to be exposed to a wider possibility that may help develop her other capabilities.

The photo shoot is once again at Magnus' studio as Athena is already familiar with him. Athena moves in front of the camera fluidly. Her mind has been already set to enjoy the glamour of posing. Rosa feels some triumph in her heart at what she sees. Then Rosa stands still. She feels pain in her abdomen. She holds on to her growing stomach and takes a seat nearby. Brie notices the discomfort in Rosa's face. Rosa remains in her seat the whole afternoon.

Madam Desta enters the studio in high spirits followed by Senator Graysen before the photo shoot ends. Everybody greets Madam Desta and acknowledges the senator. Graysen fleetingly walks to Rosa's side.

Rosa holds his hand pulling him down closer to her. She whispers to his ear that she has some spotting. Graysen panics and wants to bring her to the hospital at once. Rosa calms him down. She tells him that she already made a call to Anita and Anita advised her that she just need to go on a bed rest and continue on with her vitamins until her check-up. Rosa sighs because she feels she's going to be bored lying down doing nothing.

The photo shoot wraps up and Athena goes jumping to Athena. Graysen opens his arms so the little girl goes to hug him instead of troubling Rosa. Graysen did not let Rosa walk and carries her to their car. Brie follows them with Athena in tow. When they arrive at the villa, Graysen carries Rosa again all the way to their bedroom.

Rosa stays in bed for the next two days. She experiences stomach cramps once in a while. Other than that Rosa feels at ease. Modena did not allow her to even come down stairs ordering Nana Amor to bring her whatever she wants to eat. Modena and Nana Amor instructs Athena, who keeps Rosa company, to guard her and not to allow her to come down from the bed. This is what Rosa dreads such an overprotective mother-in-law.