Capítulo 74: Chapter 74

Ivy

As the days turned into weeks, Ellie's presence in our home became more and more natural. The once haunted look in her emerald eyes had faded, replaced by a sense of warmth and contentment.

The bond between her and Aidan, which was once strained and distant, had grown into a warm companionship filled with laughter and trust. It was heartwarming to witness their relationship flourish before my very eyes.

I glanced down at the swell of my belly, the faint fluttering within reminding me of the life we've created. A future. A tiny heartbeat that synced with ours.

"Can you believe it?" I asked Aidan. The disbelief still tinged my voice, a quiver of wonder threading through each word. "Soon, there'll be three of us."

Aidan's gaze softened, the corners of his eyes crinkling. "I can."

I rolled my eyes. "Of course you can. You got me pregnant on purpose, didn't you? Just to trap me."