The Villainess Needs a Hug (Ivy Windsor) novel Chapter 883

"I wouldn't dare. I'm pregnant, remember? We have to be on our best behavior."

"Please. Is there anything in this world you wouldn't dare to do?"

"Oh, plenty of things..."

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As the weeks went by, the twins continued to grow steadily.

The first time they heard those tiny, rapid heartbeats echoing in the ultrasound room, both Jamison and Ivy were moved to tears.

The sound was as strong and rhythmic as a runaway train roaring down the tracks—powerful, fast, and full of life.

The doctor confirmed that the babies were developing perfectly and that all her vitals were entirely normal.

Ivy finally breathed a sigh of relief, desperately counting down the days until she cleared her first trimester and the relentless morning sickness would finally end.

Before she knew it, the day of her university graduation had arrived.

To Ivy's absolute shock, the university administration had reached out and asked her to be the valedictorian. They wanted her to prepare a speech for the graduation ceremony.

She never in her wildest dreams imagined that an older student who had taken a three-year leave of absence would be granted such an immense honor.

She later found out the reasoning. Securing a contract with Vastmark International straight out of undergrad had brought immense prestige to the university. Combine that with her status as a former campus icon and the incredibly inspiring story of her survival and escape from human trafficking, and she was the perfect symbol of resilience.

The administration wanted her to deliver a message of hope, encouraging the graduating class to tackle whatever obstacles life threw at them with the same unbreakable spirit.

Thrilled but terribly nervous, Ivy accepted the challenge. She spent two full days writing and rewriting her speech, constantly asking Jamison for his input.

"When we finally have our wedding, I expect you to put this much effort into your vows," Jamison muttered playfully.

Ivy kept typing away at her laptop, not even bothering to look up. "You're going to be doing all the heavy lifting for our wedding. I'll leave that headache entirely to you!"

Jamison thought about it for a second. "What if... once I'm fully recovered, we just go ahead and host the ceremony?"

"Are you out of your mind? By the time you're fully recovered, I'm going to be completely huge. How am I supposed to fit into a wedding dress?" With twins, her stomach was going to reach astronomical proportions.

Jamison clicked his tongue and frowned. "Right. I forgot about that."

The wedding might have to wait, but Ivy had something else on her mind.

Given the blazing summer heat, she was worried Jamison wouldn't have the stamina for an outdoor event, which made her hesitate to ask.

But before she could even bring it up, Jamison beat her to the punch. "Am I allowed to come to your graduation ceremony the day after tomorrow? I left the country early back in the day and never got to attend my own. Going as your plus-one would definitely make up for the missed experience."

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