Isaac was worried sick about Brittany.

After all, carrying a child was no walk in the park.

"It's okay."

Lately, Brittany's morning sickness had eased up a bit. Though still uncomfortable, it was a marked improvement from the beginning.

Isaac scooped her up and held her close. "I'm sorry."

It was his carelessness that had put her through this ordeal.

Brittany immediately covered his mouth. "Don't say that. I'm thrilled about the baby."

She paused. "I've forgotten a lot about the past. I don't remember how I felt when I was pregnant with Daniel, but I can imagine... I must have been so excited for her arrival." Having grown up without a family, her ultimate dream had always been to have a complete one.

is tough, and I feel terrible for not being able to ease

it that way. "It's hard, true, but I'm

than I am now. Every day, I look forward to our child's birth, no matter if it's a boy or girl. I'll give them all the love I can." Isaac kissed her forehead, his heart melting. "Come home with

"But, Dad-"

I worked overtime just to make it to this dinner. I haven't slept in

his weary expression, Brittany

later, Nathan

off toward the villa Isaac had bought, right next to the Lynette

out for a stroll, recognized the car and

And who

visit, and

his feet, had intended to take her straight to bed. But her mention of "our home" made him relent, and he set her down. "I'll take a shower. Come find me afterward."

with a fully equipped kitchen boasting fresh fruits and

garden but then decided to head upstairs, concerned for

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