He was willing to assuage her worries. “The baby
is in stable condition. I’ll only be away for three days. I’ll return as soon as the trial concludes, and I won’t take on any new cases for the time being. I’ll remain by your side until you give birth, alright?”
Rena knew that he had firmly made up his mind.
Feeling upset, she asked softly, “When will you depart?”
“Tomorrow morning”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtRena visibly appeared taken aback.
Subsequently, she turned her head, silently gazing out of the window. No further words escaped her lips…
In the evening, as Waylen began to pack his belongings, he attempted to console her.”
However, Rena remained discontented.
As they lay down to sleep, she positioned herself with her back turned towards him. Throughout the night, her sleep was restless and troubled.
At dawn, Waylen rose quietly, pressing a gentle kiss upon Rena’s lips, his voice hoarse as he whispered, “I’m leaving.”
Rena awakened from her slumber.
Recollections of blood from her dream lingered, causing her to feel apprehensive.
Clasping her arms around Waylen’s waist, Rena experienced discomfort in her belly. Her voice trembled as she pleaded, “Waylen, please don’t go. I’m not feeling well.”
Waylen tenderly caressed her belly.
Believing that her unease stemmed from unhappiness, he didn’t take her concerns to heart. He attempted to console her, saying, “It’s probably because of the weather. It’s getting warm lately. Let Eloise accompany you. Honey, I’ll only be away for three days.”
Embracing him tightly, Rena whispered, her voice filled with apprehension, “Waylen, I have this constant feeling that something is going to happen. I truly don’t feel well… The baby is kicking vigorously in my belly.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWaylen responded with a smile.
Bending down, he placed a tender kiss upon her protruding belly. “Is our little one being disobedient?”
Rena lovingly ran her fingers through his hair and expressed, “The baby has never been like this before… I… Waylen, please, don’t go. I’m afraid something terrible might occur.”
Waylen straightened himself and kissed her passionately on the lips. “If I don’t go now, I won’t be able to catch the flight. Trust me.”
Rena refused to release her hold on him.
Gently, he peeled away her fingers one by one, wearing a soft smile. “You’re behaving like a child now, I promise I’ll be back in three days.”
With his luggage in hand, he departed.