Loved You Once But He's My Forever

Chapter 489 Thunderstorm Night

After leaving Jeffrey's room, I followed Carter back to ours. As he closed the door behind us, I asked, "What's really going on? Are you and Dad planning something?"

Carter cupped my face gently. "There's nothing for you to worry about. Dad just said that pregnant women shouldn't stay up late. Go take a shower and rest."

"But..."

Before I could finish, he led me toward the bathroom. "Carl, I'm not at the point where I can't take care of myself. I can manage a shower."

"Fine," he said, relenting slightly. "But tomorrow, I'll have Damian add an extra layer of non-slip mats in the bathroom and put a carpet in the bedroom. It's better to be cautious."

Though it seemed a little much, I knew he was just being thoughtful, so I did not argue. "Okay."

"Be careful when you get up after your shower," he added.

"I know, Honey."

I stood on tiptoes to kiss his cheek. "I'll be careful, but if there's any news from Whitney, you have to tell me right away."

"I will," he promised.

As he stepped out, I realized he had skillfully avoided answering my question.

What exactly had Jeffrey meant earlier? Were they planning something involving Alisa?

Recently, I spent most of my time with Whitney during her treatment at Sergio's. What had they been up to at home?

Maybe Carter did not want to tell me because he was afraid I would stress over it.

And honestly, what could I do right now? I wasn't in a position to help-I'd only end up being a burden. For now, I decided to listen to Carter and get some rest.

The night stretched wide and endless, yet it seemed no one had a child as big as mine.

After my shower, I felt refreshed.

A cool breeze swept into the room, making the curtains flutter wildly

I walked toward the window, my nightgown swaying gently with the breeze.

I glanced at the yard below. Everything seemed normal, nothing out of the ordinary.

Shaking my head, I dismissed my thoughts as overthinking.

blanket, I felt an unusual calm. I did not need a psychologist anymore-insomnia would no longer haunt

let my thoughts spiral, sleep took over the moment my

middle of the night,

my eyes flew open. Carter's soothing voice quickly followed, "Don't be scared,

barely make out the shadows of trees

relentlessly from the sky as if trying

I murmured, "Carl, was

softly. "It's pouring outside. Go back

of lightning lit up the sky, turning night into day for a

instinctively nestled

gazed out the window with a pensive

turned back to me, his voice

"Okay."

lightning, creating a cocoon of safety that lulled me

the heavy rain continued to fall, cleansing the world. In the

quirks. For me, it had improved my sleep like nothing else. The doctor said it's normal-symptoms vary for

developed an unusual fondness for

in these later stages,

alone, with him already gone from the bed. The room felt extra cozy now, thanks to the soft carpet layered

stepping on clouds.

yet, all the sharp corners

and the shower gel was conveniently placed within arm's

over eight months left until delivery, he had already prepared for

I gently touched my belly. "Babies, your dad

ready, I opened the door and stepped out. The April air was

refreshing scent of

"Good morning, Mrs.

him, remembering how he had let Whitney leave. He

time, I had been furious, repeatedly reminding him

he failed, I slapped him

not defying me he was following Carl's instructions. I shouldn't have taken my anger out

for hitting you yesterday," I

his hands in denial. "No, no!

This silly boy.

response only made

was such a good person-he deserved someone sweet to

said, breaking the moment. "Alright," I