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.

felt an unusual calm. I did not need a psychologist anymore-insomnia

spiral, sleep took over the

of the night, a deafening roar shattered the

flew open. Carter's soothing voice quickly followed,

pouring heavily outside. Through the window, I could barely make out the shadows of trees

net, falling relentlessly from the sky as

I murmured, "Carl, was that

softly. "It's pouring outside.

up the sky, turning night into day

nestled closer to

gazed out the window

my stare, he turned back to me, his voice gentle, "It's okay. Rest, I'm

"Okay."

ears with his hands, muffling the thunder and lightning, creating a cocoon of safety that lulled

continued to fall, cleansing the world. In the dim yard

has its quirks. For me, it had improved my sleep like nothing

unusual fondness

later stages, sleeping at night became more

to waking up alone, with him already gone from the bed. The room felt extra cozy now, thanks to the

stepping on clouds.

grown significantly yet, all the

lined the bathroom floor, and the shower gel was conveniently

delivery, he had already prepared

belly. "Babies, your dad is incredibly

stepped out. The April air was warming

refreshing scent of rain and

stood nearby. "Good morning,

him, remembering how he had let Whitney leave. He

time, I had been furious, repeatedly reminding him to

he failed, I

He was not defying me he was

Damian, for hitting you

his hands in denial. "No, no! I failed your orders, so I deserved it. You

This silly boy.

response only made

someone sweet to love. I couldn't let him grow old alone,

Mrs. Bolton," Damian said,