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"Better she doesn't know. With just three months to go before the baby comes, we need to keep things safe and stress-free."

The two men delved deeper into the matter of Leonora.

By the time lan left the office, it was well past seven in the evening.

He stopped by a florist to pick up a bouquet of fresh flowers and then swung by the bakery for a cake.

When he finally got home, he saw Clara and Buddy, their little terrier, sitting on the swing.

Buddy came trotting over to lan, circling around his feet and making a playful whining sound.

lan bent down to scratch the dog's neck, chiding him, "How many times have I told you to give Mom some space? When will you learn?"

Buddy barked back a few times in protest before scampering away.

the cake and cradling the flowers, approached Clara and

with a smile, "Has the little rascal been giving you a hard time

the fragrance of the flowers, Clara looked up at him with twinkling eyes and nodded. "He's been especially mischievous lately, always squirming

her belly and said with mock severity, "You hear that, you little troublemaker? If you keep picking on my

on cue, the baby started to move energetically at the

a lively little life,

scamp. I'll deal with you later. Right now,

Clara, and holding the cake. They

a storm and greeted them with a laugh,

chuckle, "Thanks

This is

safety's sake, lan hadn't hired any help, leaving all the household chores to

baby's born, you'll be

treasure my daughter

the downstairs bathroom. As the door shut, Clara whispered,

her again gently, "Just say the word, sweetheart. Whatever it is, I'll take care