Ivy's pregnancy age was getting bigger. Entering the seven months of her pregnancy, she spoiled Theodoric more than Paul. She didn't even care about Theodoric's unchanging coldness anymore. But even so, Theodoric still did what Ivy wanted.
Like lately, Ivy was asking Theodoric more often to make love to her. Even though Theodoric had insisted on refusing her, but Ivy was always sulking and would threaten if he didn't comply, then she would complain to her father, and hear his father-in-law's name being mentioned, of course, Theodoric couldn't refuse.
Hearing Ivy's request did sound strange and ridiculous. But if rejected, the threat was not just a word of mouth, but she will actually do it.
But it became an advantage for Theodoric as well because he could have intercourse with his wife. He can vent his fatigue and spend what he should spend every day.