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 eyes

and Brittany was usually all business and grace.

the

thinner,

head, "Might be the workload

while back, took a toll on my

concerned, "Should I get some

I've seen

examined her, wouldn't her pregnancy become public

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

a bit deflated, "Alright then,

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

she felt relatively okay today,

strolling in the garden, Eltham kept the

her lack of enthusiasm,

two hours had passed,

home, his eyes

his little backpack bouncing, he

"Daniel."

Brittany's tone turned serious.

when Daniel noticed Eltham, halting abruptly

first encounter

had met Isaac before and remembered