She stepped into the bathroom, letting the warm water wash away the stress of her day.

Meanwhile, Isaac was just about to call Yuri Lynette when his phone rang.

Picking it up, he was greeted by an impatient voice. "Bri, why aren't you back yet? Eltham called, said you were feeling unwell?" "Dad, Bri's with me."

"Ridiculous!"

Yuri shot up from his chair. "You're blatantly keeping Bri at your place. Have you considered the consequences if people find out?" "Dad, she's my wife. It's only natural she's with me."

Yuri fell silent, finally relenting. "She's pregnant. Take good care of her."

"Will do."

After hanging up, Isaac moved to his desk to catch up on some work.

Brittany, fresh from her bath and in her pajamas, saw him engrossed in his papers and felt a stab of concern.

She approached the desk and playfully snatched the documents from him. "Aren't you tired? Why are you still working?"

promised Elijah I'd

about his health, Brittany

with a smile and led Brittany to their bedroom. As they lay down, he wrapped his arms

genuinely exhausted and fell asleep

nestled in his embrace, comforted by his steady heartbeat,

spacious bedroom was filled with their intertwined breathing, a

the first time in ages, woke up to find

got up, tucked her in properly, and

preferred not to bother the servants. Firstly, because he enjoyed his privacy, and secondly,

preparing breakfast, recalling it had been months since he last made

lured downstairs by the delicious aroma. She found Isaac, apron-clad, watching over a pot

eyebrow. "Go freshen

visit to the bathroom, Brittany returned fully awake to find Isaac serving up a pot of creamy chicken oatmeal, her favorite, alongside

bowl, the oats cooked to perfection, the chicken

help but have two bowls, barely

her enjoyment, smiled. "If you like

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