The Billionaire Who Stole My Heart

"Shot you a text yesterday."

With a good-natured smile, Eltham quipped, "You didn't reply."

Brittany had been battling morning sickness, feeling utterly drained.

"Heard from Mr. Lynette you were taking some time off. Thought I'd drop by."

Eltham knew Brittany wasn't keen on surprises, but after being away on business for so long, he genuinely missed her.

Brittany shook her head, "Give me a sec, I'll change."

Eltham caught her arm gently, "No need, you look great as is."

Shrugging it off, Brittany asked, "Have you eaten?"

"Not yet."

"I'll have the housekeeper whip something up."

Eltham nodded in appreciation.

The housekeeper was quick on their feet, serving up a hearty meal of three dishes and a soup in the dining room.

After Brittany tackled her spicy noodle dish, easing her nausea, she sat beside Eltham and brewed him a cup of coffee. "How was the trip?" "So far, so good."

couldn't take his

moments together were scarce, and Brittany was usually all business and grace. It was rare to see her casual, laid-back side.

the warmth of human life, she radiated an

thinner, everything

"Might be the workload

was in a car accident a while

Eltham was concerned, "Should I get some doctors

need, I've

her, wouldn't her pregnancy

well and good. But if not,

feeling a bit deflated,

fill before setting the cutlery

relatively okay today, managing to

garden, Eltham kept the

her lack of enthusiasm, Brittany played

long, two hours had passed, and Daniel was

home, his eyes

bouncing,

"Daniel."

Brittany's tone turned serious.

Eltham, halting abruptly before awkwardly greeting, "Uncle

first encounter with

had met Isaac before and remembered