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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.

it best to make something he could eat whenever

was keeping him so busy. I was certain that if Alexander

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

I'm late," he said, his voice

do you mean, you can't stay?" I asked, glancing at the clock. "It's nearly 10:00

said with a nod. "But I just got a very important phone call-something I have to

emergency?" I asked, my

nothing you need

made food," I said uncertainly. "At least bring some with

held up my hand to

can at least take a sandwich," I

amused. "All right. Thank you

a

up for me," he said. "I don't know how long this is

be careful," I replied,

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