Chapter 0262

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"And you're prepared for what that's going to entail?" she asked, her concern evident in her voice.

"Yes," I said firmly. "I know it won't be easy, but we've discussed this before our marriage. I knew what I was signing up for."

"Well, I'm glad to hear that," Elizabeth said warmly. "Just know that I'm here for you if you need me-always just a phone call away."

**Same goes for you," I replied. "There are going to be a lot of changes for both of us in the next few months."

"That's very true," Elizabeth said, and I could hear the excitement in her voice.

"Take it easy tonight," I teased. "Don't spend all night scrolling social media." "I'll try not to," she said with a laugh. "Goodnight, Ella."

"Goodnight."

We ended the call, and I placed my phone on the table before heading to the kitchen. I decided to prepare something simple for dinner. Normally, we would have eaten already, but I'd been waiting for Alexander.

point, I thought it best to make something he could eat whenever he finally

him, but I had no idea what was keeping him so

the minutes ticked by, my worry grew. By the time the front door finally opened, long after I'd finished my meal, I sighed in relief

his

asked, glancing

know," he said with a nod. "But I just got a

of emergency?" I asked, my concern

shook his head. "It's nothing you need

said uncertainly. "At least bring some with

to argue, but I held up my hand to stop

least take

looking amused. "All right.

and reemerged with the food I'd prepared, wrapped in a paper towel. As he prepared to

wait up for me," he said. "I don't know how long this is going to take, and

I replied, unease

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