Chapter 1331:

It wasn’t until the sound of footsteps came from the stairs that Stella opened her eyes. When she saw it was only Bryan, her expression shifted.

“Where’s Eileen?” Leyla asked first.

Bryan responded softly, “She’s still asleep, and Gabriela hasn’t woken up, either. If you need her to do anything, I can do it for her.”

Stella opened her mouth to speak, but before she could say anything, Leyla said, “You can’t do it. How could a man handle these tasks? Your hands are for working. Leave the chores to the women. Go and wake Eileen up.”

“She sleeps more during pregnancy. If she doesn’t rest well, her mood might suffer, and it could affect her eating. When I married her—” Bryan, confused by Leyla’s words, tried to explain patiently.

But Leyla didn’t allow him to continue, interjecting, “Don’t bring up the past. Let’s focus on now. She hasn’t even given you a son to be the Dawson family’s heir. She hasn’t achieved anything significant. It’s just one day. What’s the big deal? If you won’t wake her, then I will.” As she spoke, Leyla stood up and started leaving the dining room.

said, stopping Leyla. “There’s no need to be so harsh. Bryan has a point. Eileen is pregnant. Let her rest

paused, frowning. “Is

replied, “There’s nothing

I’ll help, too. I’ve prepared Christmas Eve dinners in Onaland many times, so I should know a thing or two.” Ruby rolled up her sleeves and efficiently began

an organized fashion. After a while, Bryan started making breakfast. He knew Eileen would be hungry when she

snacking. Every now and then, she glanced toward the dining room, her

daylight had filled the room. Sunlight filtered through the curtains, brightening the once

seconds, she sat up quickly. Reaching for her phone

the covers, tied her hair in

sitting in the hallway. She wasn’t sure where Leyla had found a small chair, but there she was, sitting on

to rush. Go wash up. Everything is fine downstairs. Stella is a bit upset, but I lost my temper before she could,” Leyla smiled with

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