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

idea what was keeping him so

grew. By the time the front door finally opened, long after I'd finished my meal, I sighed in relief and rushed to

said, his voice apologetic.

can't stay?" I asked, glancing

a very important phone call-something I have to take care of right

my concern rising.

"It's nothing

I said uncertainly. "At least bring

argue, but I held

least take a

amused. "All right.

kitchen for a moment and reemerged with the food I'd prepared, wrapped in a paper towel.

know how long this is going to take, and it's

careful," I replied, unease creeping

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