Raphael watched his wife’s figure disappear into the night.

The air was cold, and his jacket still hung on her shoulders.

Though she was more than six months pregnant, she still appeared slender from behind.

Her gait retained the grace of a woman from a distinguished family, yet she had assured him she was willing to face hardships alongside him.

After a long moment, Raphael headed to the kitchen.

He prepared two bowls of noodle soup with eggs and baked two sugar-free cupcakes.

As he placed them on the table, he said softly, “It seems I haven’t cooked for you since we got married.

He cut a small piece of the cupcake for her.

“I hope it’s a boy,” he continued.

“I’d like to name him Jarvis.

If it’s a girl, I’d feel sorry for her having to endure hardship with me.

Elissa ate gracefully.

she said gently, “I’ll take

them to amusement parks and buy them toys and

need to work hard so we can live

not living in a fancy villa like this, but I don’t want

at least a

Raphael’s eyes softened.

he replied quietly,

of noodle soup brought an unusual warmth to

at home, Elissa moved to do the dishes, but

take care

You rest,” he said.

Elissa blinked.

replied, “I’m

handle housework

didn’t

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