Jonathan knocked and pushed open the door, casually asking, “Still at it?”

Estelle turned with a smile, “Almost done!”

“Need a bath? I can run one for you,” Jonathan offered.

“No thanks, I’m beat tonight. A quick shower will do!” Estelle shut down her laptop, stood up, and walked over to Jonathan, wrapping her arms around him and planting a kiss on his chin, “You head to bed; I’ll go shower!”

Jonathan ran his fingers through her hair affectionately, “Alright, go ahead.”

With her pajamas in hand, Estelle headed to the bathroom. The spray from the shower head hit her back, sharpening her thoughts as she let the water cascade down. Her mind was still fixed on the issues at Tripe’s end.

There had been times when her brother had gone off on missions and vanished for months, but this time, not even his own people knew his whereabouts.

The contacts she had sent out to find him hadn’t turned up a single clue.

It was all very odd, unnervingly so.

Estelle closed her eyes, trying to suppress the rising panic. She was getting impatient.

front of the foggy mirror. Wiping away the condensation, she stared into her own cool eyes and remembered

you’re here, your life isn’t in your hands anymore. But you’ll learn just

please be that resilient

in the bedroom, Jonathan was propped up against the headboard, engrossed in a book. He put it down and reached for

Estelle let Jonathan tenderly dry her long hair. His fingers

with the tips of her hair, “Maybe it’s getting too long. I should get it trimmed

it!” Jonathan chuckled softly, “You’re supposed to have an updo for our wedding.

speaking up, “The days are getting colder. I

temperature-controlled. What does it matter if it’s hot or cold?” Jonathan teased her chin,

Estelle didn’t respond.

her cheek, “I’ve been thinking, we don’t have to rush into having kids.

eyebrow, “What’s wrong with

which, from today on, we’re sticking to our pact. I

I have just a

firm, leaving no room for negotiation, “If I catch you,

sweet and teasing, like

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