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."

his

together were scarce, and Brittany was usually all business and grace.

by the warmth of human life, she radiated an exceptional

thinner, everything

"Might be the

accident a while back,

the accident, Eltham was concerned, "Should

need, I've seen

examined her, wouldn't

and good. But if not, it

sensed Brittany's guard was up, feeling a bit deflated, "Alright then, just take care of

family's housekeeper was an excellent cook, and Eltham, genuinely hungry, had his fill before setting the cutlery down. Brittany, feeling a bit cooped up, suggested a walk

she felt relatively okay today, managing

the garden, Eltham kept the conversation going, eager to

lack of

hours had passed,

home, his

his little backpack bouncing, he dashed

"Daniel."

Brittany's tone turned serious.

halting abruptly before awkwardly greeting, "Uncle

first

Isaac before and