Everyone thought that when Craig married Aurora, she'd surely ride on the coattails of the Lopez family name and give him a hard time. Even Magnolia thought so.

But the truth was, she had to keep even her unhappiness and discontent under wraps!

Today, perhaps spurred by pregnancy hormones, Aurora couldn't hold back, which led her to speak out.

Craig shifted uncomfortably, "I..."

"Let it go, I'll stop crying. My parents will worry if they see me like this."

She pulled on Craig's shirt, wiped her tears, and then slipped her hand into his jeans pocket, fishing out a piece of toffee.

"Don't mention it, alright?"

Craig nodded dumbly, "Yeah."

Aurora took a deep breath, savoring the candy as if its sweetness could negate the bitterness in her heart.

She still didn't want to fight with him.

She didn't want their relationship to fracture.

chose to keep these grievances to

***

Dorothy came

affection for each other was as strong

and son-in-law, Dorothy quickly waved and

Everett didn't let go, and she ended

slippery,

"No rush to see them, who'll take care of you

"And who would you want to

kidding, why

his furrowed brow, "Come on, the kids are watching, dial

"Tomorrow, I'm firing all those men

"What? You're..."

he jump

"Mom, Dad."

laughed, "From afar, I could see Dad

and down, finally resting a hand on her belly, "How's the baby? Still

as ever. Just

fall asleep, that's when

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