Chapter 0425

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After hanging up, Marcus returned to his bedroom and found Valerie sleeping peacefully. The sight warmed his heart. She wore a beige silk nightgown, her growing belly rident now. He couldn’t take his eyes off it, imagining their two little ones nestled inside. Six months still lay ahead, but Marcus wished he could fast–forward and hold them in his arms already.

He decided to take a shower before getting ready for work. Yet, after drying off, he couldn’t resist climbing back into bed to cuddle Valerie. He needed to feel her close, to touch her belly, and connect with their unborn children. Valerie stirred as Marcus pulled her gently into his arms, stretching lazily like a cat before nestling against him again..

Soon, the alarm clock rang, as it did every morning. Marcus hadn’t slept at all, his mind racing with ideas and worries, but he had savored every moment of holding his wife.

“I love you, Valerie. I love you, and I love our children,” he murmured, his voice filled with emotion. “I can’t wait to hold our little ones.”

Surprisingly, Valerie’s small hand reached up to rest on his cheek.

“I love you too, Marcus,” she whispered. “Never forget that you’re the love of my life.”

Marcus hugged her tighter, feeling a surge of tenderness as she stirred awake.

“My love, I thought you were asleep,” he said softly.

am,” she mumbled

like

sleepy… but we need to get up. You have work, and I need to make you

“You need to rest. I can

for you. It puts me at ease knowing you’ve eaten something

house, just say the word- we’ll hire more staff. I don’t want you stressing

Marcus’s gentle touch, Valerie felt a sudden wave of desire. She noticed, somewhat amused, that her husband wasn’t wearing anything, and despite his initial hesitation–worried about her well–being she convinced him otherwise. After some time together, the two

contentment

had a matter to resolve out of town. Driving for a couple of hours, Marcus arrived at the nursing home where Frank Levett had been confined for years. The director of the facility,

it’s been so long!”

Monroe, it’s a pleasure to finally meet you in person,” Marcus replied, extending

Mr. Levett has been well cared for here, and he hasn’t

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I haven’t been able to visit

everything he needs. But he’s quite elderly now, and his records aren’t

“And his blindness?”

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