Chapter 478

Calla and Pierre had grown emotionally close, but she maintained physical boundaries. Apart from kissing and hugging, they hadn't explored a deeper intimacy. She was also cautious about breastfeeding which could reveal too much.

As Pierre entered Calla's bedroom, he was greeted by the soft glow of a single wall lamp. The room was hushed, filled only with the sound of Clover's steady breathing.

Noticing Pierre's arrival, Calla gently pulled herself away and tucked Clover in.

Pierre craned his neck to glimpse the sleeping Clover before whispering, "Clover's asleep so early today?"

"Yes." Calla nodded with a smile.

She didn't elaborate and was reluctant to mention her encounter with Mercer. She wanted to spare Pierre from worry and complications, given the tension between Mercer and Pierre.

While Pierre never brought up Mercer in her presence, Calla also sensed his deliberate avoidance of the topic. She wondered why he was going out of his way to do that. The only explanation was th