Chapter: 281

"You're still lying to me, aren't you?" she murmured, her voice laced with disbelief.

Joshua tightened his grip around her. "I swear, I'm telling the truth. I haven't been sleeping well, and it's affecting everything-even my sexual drive. That's why I didn't tell you. Once I'm feeling better, you'll be further along in your pregnancy, and I promise I'll make it up to you. Okay?"

Lilliana pushed Joshua away. "Joshua, I'm being serious!"

Joshua touched her belly with tenderness in his eyes. "I am, too. In just a month, we will feel the baby move. It's my first time being a dad, and I value our life together. Lilliana, you need to trust me." I've never cheated on you. You are the only person I've ever loved. Do you understand?"

Lilliana's tears had drained her, leaving her eyes empty.

His mention of the baby moving soon affected her deeply.

As a mother, she wanted to provide her baby with a happy and complete family.

Because of that, her heart began to soften.

"Joshua..." She felt moved, and her doubts began to fade. With tears still in her eyes, she said, “Joshua, promise me you won't let me down."

Joshua felt relief wash over him when he heard her response.

He ran his hand gently along her back. “I promise. I won't go into the office for the next few days. I'll be right here with you every moment. Does that sound good?"

Lilliana nodded in response.

Once Joshua had managed to get Lilliana to sleep, his gentle expression faded.

Meanwhile, Alicia opened the bag Caden had given her. Inside, she found several types of underwear.

Some were disposable, and others were made of soft cotton.

The designs were simple and nothing fancy, but they were well-made.

Alicia changed into the cotton ones, a strange feeling settling over her. She touched her cheek and noticed it was flushed.

She gazed out the window. The view of the autumn landscape pulled her thoughts elsewhere.

Before she realized it, sleep overtook her once again.

When Alicia woke up, she felt someone holding her close. And whoever it was, their scent was familiar.

Still half-asleep, she instinctively pushed the person away. “We're in a hospital. Don't be so reckless... Wait."

ALL of a sudden, her hand felt something unusually soft.

She opened her eyes groggily and realized she was gripping a soft breast, which was likely a C-cup.

Because of this, she opened her eyes and looked up.

"Monica?" She pulled her hand away, trying to recover from her embarrassment. "When did you get here?"

Monica squinted at her and leaned closer. "Who exactly did you think I was?"

Alicia found herself speechless.

Alicia had felt comforted by the scent, thinking it belonged to Caden.

"I..." Alicia turned her head, avoiding Monica's eyes. "No one. I was just having a wet dream."

Monica was unconvinced.