บท 97: Pleasure in Both Tenderness and Torture

On one hand, he felt a sense of relief and joy that Sophia's pregnancy had defied the patterns of his past experiences.

The prospect of becoming a father filled him with an unfamiliar warmth and a glimmer of hope for a different future.

Yet, intertwined with his elation was a tinge of skepticism and self-doubt. He couldn't comprehend why Sophia's pregnancy had managed to thrive while others had not.

Questions swirled in his mind, challenging his understanding of his own nature and the perceived curse that had haunted him.

Ragnar's emotions oscillated between disbelief, cautious optimism, and a lingering fear of potential disappointment.

Despite experiencing severe morning sickness that caused her to lose her appetite and weight, and even fainting on several occasions, Sophia's overall condition remained stable.

She persevered through these challenges with resilience and determination.