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 eyes

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

by the warmth of human

look thinner,

her head, "Might be the workload lately, haven't

a car accident a while back, took a toll on my

the accident, Eltham was concerned, "Should

need, I've seen

doctors examined her, wouldn't her

royals could annul the marriage, well and good. But if not, it could endanger the child and

was up, feeling a bit deflated, "Alright then, just take care

cook, and Eltham, genuinely hungry, had his fill before setting the cutlery down. Brittany, feeling a bit cooped up, suggested a walk

felt relatively okay

the garden, Eltham kept the

of enthusiasm, Brittany played

two hours had passed,

Brittany at home,

little backpack bouncing, he dashed

"Daniel."

Brittany's tone turned serious.

when Daniel noticed Eltham, halting abruptly before awkwardly

first encounter

Isaac before and remembered