Though Nina was still grieving, she knew she had to pull herself together for the sake of her children. Life had to move forward.

She stayed by Freya's side throughout the embryo transfer process. Wilfred personally oversaw Freya's care, giving detailed instructions on what to watch for during the early stages of pregnancy. Pharaoh had been so hopeful for Freya's child to be born and Nina wanted to honor that hope. After all the care Pharaoh had given Nina, Orion, and Gemma, Nina felt it was her responsibility to care for Freya now.

Freya, however, protested. "You already have your own children to look after. This is just the beginning for me. I can handle it. Plus, you have a helper at the villa. You don't need to do everything yourself."

"That's not the point," Nina insisted. "We didn't have enough time before to get close. Now that you're here, I want to take care of you properly. I'll make sure you're healthy and glowing, so Dad can rest easy knowing we're all taking care of each other." The mention of Pharaoh tugged at Freya's heart, stirring up the grief she still carried. He had supported her relationship with Micah and had even seemed excited for her future. His passing still felt unreal.

so I've been a little more relaxed this time around. I'll share what I've learned with Freya, and we can swap stories." The trio soon formed a lively bond, spending time shopping, playing cards, and exchanging tips about motherhood. Nina joked that if Jamie weren't busy caring for Mrs. Lucas, they could gather a fourth and have a proper card game. Meanwhile, Nash's company continued its impressive expansion, and Quincy's business was thriving. In the entertainment world, Nelly had just been named the latest breakout director, and Penelope had climbed to

you need," Nina said with

Encouraged by Nina's openness,

to the point. "I'd love

in the entertainment world, right? And

"Of course, you'd come bearing a mission. No one shows up without a reason

grinned but remained

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