章節 87: Disappointment and Excitement

 The next day, the summer heat still hung over the manor but with Vincent home again, Delaney was at least a bit more distracted. With Miles and their friends there as well, she found things were actually pretty perfect.

 The only disappointment was when she woke one morning to find she wasn't pregnant. Delaney hadn't given much thought to actually being pregnant but for some reason, discovering she wasn't, upset her. She was looking forward to having a family with Vincent and spending so much time with baby Benjamin had secured that in her heart.

 When she told her husband her news, he nodded, his face serious.

 "I'm sorry," she apologized quietly, afraid he might be angry.

 Vincent looked at her in surprise before quickly pulling her to his chest for a hug.

 "My love you have nothing to apologize for. If this is anyone's fault, we know it's mine."

 Now it was Delaney who looked surprised, "What? Why?"