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Chapter 14 - Tender Moments and Baby Dreams: A Family’s Loving Care and Joyful Anticipation

Hirav gently took Maggie in his arms and started searching for Vicks Vaporub. Rani asked if Riya had run to get the thermometer, but Hirav said she had brought the Vicks instead. When Rani asked if Hirav hugged Riya and thanked her, he nodded and applied the Vicks to Maggie's head.

Despite the care, Maggie's fever wasn't coming down. Hirav told Riya he had medicine but suspected it might be expired. Riya, with sleepy eyes, went to check the date on the medicine box and returned with a cute yawn, revealing there was still one month left before it expired.

Rani wondered if Hirav would still give the medicine to Maggie. Hirav gently woke Maggie, who looked weak but opened her eyes and looked at him lovingly. He gave her the medicine, answering her many curious questions with a quiet "just listen to me," which made Riya smile. Maggie nodded and took the medicine, then rested while Hirav stayed by her side, sleeping with her.

At 8:15 am, both woke up. Maggie seemed better, and Riya had just come back from the shower. Maggie teased Riya, saying she would shower with him anyway. Rani laughed and asked what Riya replied. Riya said, "Didi, you're most important, then my enjoyment." Maggie hugged Riya and said, "You're the best sister ever," which made Hirav's heart melt.

Riya promised to order something while Hirav took care of Maggie. Hirav pulled Maggie closer, and she rested in his arms until 9:35 am. When Riya returned with food, she noticed Maggie sleeping on Hirav and asked why they hadn't showered yet. Hirav whispered that he didn't want to wake her, making Riya smile and say "awww." She told them the food was in the kitchen after showering.

Hirav tried to gently wake Maggie, but she sank deeper into his arms. Riya giggled uncontrollably, saying, "Didi woke up." Maggie's eyes fluttered open and looked at Hirav, then saw Riya giggling and blushed. Hirav suggested they take a shower, and Maggie's cheeks turned even redder. Riya reminded Maggie that Hirav was still "50% mine," which made Maggie laugh and push Hirav toward the bathroom.

They went in together, but when Hirav said he was going to pee and asked Maggie to turn around, she peeked with a bright red face. Hirav caught her peeking, and she ran giggling into the shower water, teasing that since he always saw her in embarrassing moments, she could see anything.

Hirav stepped into the shower behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. Maggie leaned back against him, still giggling. When Hirav tried to take off her bra, she refused, saying, "No, these are for our kids." Hirav burst out laughing, and Maggie turned around laughing with him. She said she wanted babies until she got her sweet daughter.

Hirav spin her back around and whispered, "How many babies?" Maggie replied, "Until my cute princesses born." Rani, listening, was overwhelmed by the cuteness. Hirav sealed the moment with a kiss, and Maggie leaned on him.

After the shower, they found Riya sitting outside the door in a chair with a huge smile. She giggled and asked if they were talking about babies. Maggie turned bright red and hid her face in Hirav's chest. Riya laughed so hard she was crying. Maggie peeked at Riya and told her to mind her own business, but Riya said it was too late; she already knew.

Maggie asked Riya to stop, but Riya screamed with laughter, "It's going to be my niece or nephew!" Hirav picked Maggie up and spin her around. Then he told Riya to go watch TV while they got dressed. Riya jumped up excitedly, saying, "Finally, something I'm allowed to see!"

Riya brought a chair, sat down, and said, "You both are TV for me." Maggie buried her face in Hirav's shoulder laughing. Hirav wrapped his arms around Maggie and gave Riya a kiss as a show. He asked Riya to come in after they got dressed, but Riya pouted, saying, "Too late. I already saw the preview."

Rani asked if Maggie laughed and pulled Hirav closer. Hirav chuckled and said he had thrown Riya outside onto the couch. Rani wondered if Riya was laughing and pounding on the door. Hirav confirmed she was, but promised to open the door after they finished getting dressed.

Soon, Riya jumped in and gave them both a big hug, excitedly declaring, "I'm going to be an auntie!" Maggie playfully told Riya to shut up, saying she still had five years left to stand for that. Riya squealed in response, "Only 5 years?! I'm already picking baby names!"

Hirav teased Riya, saying she was thinking too much. Riya pouted but insisted she had already chosen names — Baby Hope for a girl and Baby Love for a boy. Maggie smiled and agreed to take Riya's opinion into consideration.

Riya screamed with delight and hugged Maggie tightly. After many efforts, Riya finally left the room, leaving Hirav and Maggie to continue their moment.

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