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.

said gently, “I’ll

amusement parks and buy them

you need to work hard so we can

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

at least

Raphael’s eyes softened.

moment, he

of noodle soup brought an unusual warmth to the otherwise

home, Elissa moved to do the dishes,

take care of

You rest,” he said.

Elissa blinked.

replied, “I’m not

can handle

didn’t

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