Ethan's POVI knocked softly on the door again. "Are you done?" I asked her who had been in there for five minutes.Unlike before, I no longer heard the sound of water running inside. I didn't know what she was doing, but I was starting to worry about her. I knew the night was new for her, if I had known I would have been a little gentler with her, though I also questioned how I could control the natural urge in me to be more human.I had gone wild when she kissed me, and it was hard for me to think usually, to think of anything else about her. All I knew was that I wanted her, and she wanted me, so while she was still breathing correctly, I kept at it, looking into her eyes until they signaled me with a weakened look."Sarah, are you okay?" I asked again, but I did not get an answer.My feet moved in place, restlessly waiting for her answer. Once again, I was about to knock just as she opened her door, and I held my hand in the air. "What's wrong? Something happened?"She shook her h
Sarah pov'sI groaned softly with horror on my face. "Seriously, him," I grumbled as the door opened to reveal Ethan and a waiter smiling at me.I'd told him to be careful when he spoke. Someone could probably hear him walking by, considering it wasn't just the two of us. In the mornings, I'd usually see some of the servants in the corridor cleaning up or just waking us up in case we were out of the room for a long time on a weekday, and sure enough, someone overheard his conversation, and I was the one who suffered the embarrassment.The embarrassment made me stare at her sharply until I heard her agree with the maid aunt's words. She stared at me while confessing her feelings, which made my eyelids open wide to stare at her, also welcomed by the boisterous thumping of my ear-splitting heart."Miss, here's the drink." The waiter who came in brought milk for me to drink.Shyness no longer affecting me, I nodded to her. "Yes, just put it over there." Then I returned to silence, looking
Sarah’s pov"For the submission file, they want it sent within this week." I placed the file that needed Ethan's approval on his desk.Ethan glanced at it for a moment before returning to his computer screen, his face and eyes looking severe.I left him there since he had been very busy with his work. Ever since we arrived three hours ago in her private room, she had only been talking about work casually and seriously.Yes, there's nothing wrong with that. But how could he behave like that after what we missed together last night?Am I the only one who's awkward with the situation? Or was it just me who felt something for the relationship, while he didn't feel anything? I'm overthinking it because it's memorable, while he's not?Oh God, when I think about it, my chest feels like it's beating fast again. But this time, I feel a bit disappointed.He sighed softly and threw her shoulders on the chair she was sitting on. "My face will have a big hole in it if you don't stop looking at me
Sarah's pov"He slept so well," I said softly, stroking the head gently.He occasionally moved his head in my lap, shifting to find comfort and then back to sleep. For about an hour, he was asleep, and I felt my legs aching.It seemed like the weight of that head was really hampering the movement of my blood flowing, if he stayed there any longer I was sure I would be in trouble. But how could I wake him up?Ethan was asleep with his tired face. I couldn't imagine how tired he was, but I knew he was extremely tired from his daily activities. What's more, lately, he's become even busier because I've added to his to-do list.I felt bad for him, but if I could only look after her while he slept, then I had no problem doing that.I gasped at him waking up. With his eyes open, she looked up at me with a smile.That smile made me stiff and guilty for looking at her so intensely. I had imagined something a bit wild about his pretty face, but I swear I didn't touch it."Thanks to you, I slept
Sarah's pov"Give me the key." I held my hand to Ethan, who had pulled out the key and was now holding it.He looked at me quizzically, paused, and looked at me for a long moment. "Are you sure you don't want me to call you someone to drive?"I shook my head. "No need. I didn't offer to drive you to make you bother about what I'm going home with. You make the arrangements when we leave, so let me make the arrangements when we return."I played with my eyebrows to make him believe me. The man with the thick lips didn't smile at me at all. He was holding the key, and it looked like he was hesitating. "I think I can ask someone to drive you to the office, and I'll pick you up later."My mouth chuckled softly, and then my hand snatched the key in his hand. "Don't exaggerate, I've been driving well for a long time."He laughed at my complaint. I noticed his face looked much fresher now. "Alright, drive carefully. Then let me know when you arrive." He lightly rubbed my cheek before getting
Sarah’s pov"Do you want to go home together?" Donna stood beside my desk and looked at me, waiting.I glanced at her quickly, then looked back down at my screen and acted busy. "You can go home first. I still have a lot of things to do." I reasoned to avoid going home with her because I had more than one reason not to be dropped off by her.Her somewhat disappointed look made me feel a bit guilty. "Alright, finish your work quickly, and don't stay up too late."I smiled while nodding my head. "Sure, be careful on the road."After he left, I finished the last file I was still working on, packed up my stuff, and walked from a different door to them. Ethan's was in a different parking lot from the others. While waiting in the elevator, I called Ethan."I just finished with my work," I told him about the delay, as well as to ask if he was done with his surgery today."Then go straight home from there," Ethan answered casually at the other end.The elevator doors opened just as he answere
Ethan’s Pov"Pour it." I welcomed her, sitting down while making my position more comfortable.In the room where the light was not so dim but warm, she was the one who caught my attention the most. Previously, this room was just an ordinary one I never went to, even for a moment. I was too reluctant to pay attention to where I was.Nothing was exciting in my sight, and then she came. She filled the one room I neglected, which is now my favorite place in this house. The not-so-bright lights of her room lit up at night, giving it a warm and cozy feel. The light further accentuates her soft and beautiful features.She looked warm, but more than that, I couldn't describe her as such. I'm not one to wax poetic with words, but if I had to praise her, I'd say her sweet smile was warm simultaneously, her red lips looked lovely, and those green eyes strangely drowned me infinitely. I dissolved into them more and more, time after time."You're not drinking?" She thrust one of the glasses in her
Ethan’s PovCan't I stay here while you fall asleep in your bed?I wanted so badly to ask her that, but I was too scared to see that change on her face. I didn't want to see anything painful from her. It felt like I didn't have the strength to face her reluctance towards me."Are you sure you want me to come out? Don't want me to read you a bedtime story?" I was on the other side of the door and turned to look at her with my nosy face.She laughed. Yes, that's how I wanted her to respond. A severe response from her was too stressful for me and made me think about a lot of things in a short period. Laughing out loud like that, thinking I was joking, would be better for her and me at this time.Sarah's head shook lightly. That soft smile on her face seemed to fill my vision. I'm sure her face will be on my mind all night. "Fairy tales?" She chuckled again. "Better not, maybe next time." She came closer, pushing my shoulder out of the doorway of her room.Ah... I was a bit disappointed.
Sarah's POV“What do you think of the dress?” I twirled before Lira, who sat casually in her chair, nibbling on something.Lira’s eyes carefully assessed me from head to toe with a serious expression. Then, she motioned with her hand for me to turn around and show the other side. Only after doing so she nodded approvingly. “You look perfect,” she praised me with a satisfied smile.She got up from her seat and walked over to me, her hands gently adjusting a few strands of my hair that were out of place, making me look slightly untidy.“There’s no one more beautiful than you,” she effortlessly complimented me again.I chuckled softly at her words. Then, I turned to face the mirror, seeing myself wrapped in a white mermaid-style satin gown that beautifully accentuated my figure.The dress looked stunning with a long skirt and an elegantly open top. I truly loved it, but I couldn’t help feeling a little self-conscious. “But don’t you think it’s a bit too much?” I asked.From behind me, Ly
Ethan's POV After finishing our meal together, Sarah once again disappeared from sight. I’m sure she’s busy with Edmund now. That little boy has stolen his mother from me. No matter what or where Edmund is her priority, I feel my position has been shifted."Sir, would you like me to prepare some tea?" Emy asked me.I shook my head, intending to return to work for a while, but I changed my mind this time. "No need. Have you seen where Sarah is?""Miss Sarah is in Master Edmund's room, sir. She's putting him to sleep," Emy replied promptly.I figured she'd be there. I remember telling her that Edmund should get used to sleeping in his room. After all, he's old enough. But Sarah said she couldn't bear it and would stay with him until he fell asleep.I then moved toward Edmund's room, right next to mine. "Is he asleep?" I asked Sarah as soon as I entered.I hugged her tightly from behind while gazing at our sleeping son. I rested my chin between Sarah’s shoulder and neck and kissed her s
Ethan povAs soon as they finished eating together, Sarah did not show herself again, to the point that I am sure she must also be busy with Edmund this time. The little boy stole his mother from me, so now, whatever it is and wherever it is, Edmund is her priority, and my position has shifted."Master want me to prepare tea?" Emy asked me.I shook my head. I had originally planned to go back to work for a while, but this time, I canceled my intention. "No need. Where did you see Sarah?""Miss Sarah is in Mr. Edmund's room, sir. she was putting him to sleep." Emy replied immediately.I thought she must be there. I remember telling her to get used to Edmund going to his own bedroom; after all, Edmund was old enough, but Sarah said she couldn't bear it and would stay with him until Edmund fell asleep.I then moved there, walking to the room next to mine. "Is he asleep?" I asked Sarah just as I entered Edmund's room.I walked up to her even though I hugged him from behind. Looking at our
Ethan povAfter Sarah went downstairs to the inn, she needed to stay until her condition completely recovered after giving birth. I was in the room with her still holding her hand and stroking her gently."Do I look ugly?" she suddenly asked about it.I moved my eyebrows up silently, smiling, and shook my head slowly, denying her words. "It's not at all that you always look beautiful in my eyes, yesterday, today, and whenever; it doesn't matter what happens."My eyes looked at her with a gentle glint, and then my hand moved slowly, caressing her hair. Sarah, who just a few hours ago faced the Biggest Thing in her life, looks very beautiful in my eyes right now. You could say she was the most beautiful woman I had ever met. No woman could match her beauty; she was perfect for me."Does it feel so painful?" I looked at her with a fixed gaze and rubbed her cheeks slowly.The woman lying weakly on the bed shook her head slightly. She still looked helpless. "I'm not sure what it would be l
Ethan's POV"Sarah, what's going on? What happened?" I panicked and rushed into the bathroom after hearing her cry. I found Sarah bracing herself against the wall, visibly in pain, stretching her arms.I quickly turned off the faucet, grabbed a towel, and wrapped it around her. She clung to me, wrapping her arms around my shoulders. "I think I'm having contractions... I think it's time.""Time to give birth?" I looked at her, shocked.Even though we had prepared everything and eagerly anticipated this day, I still felt nervous when it finally arrived. I had researched what to do when Sarah went into labor, preparing myself as best as possible.But what you think and face are two very different things. My mind went utterly blank, overwhelmed with panic and fear. I repeatedly took deep breaths to calm myself as I helped Sarah get dressed."Okay, we’re heading to the hospital now. I’m taking you there." Once she was dressed, I lifted her and carried her downstairs, gently placing her in
Sarah's POVEthan immediately adjusted everything accordingly when I heard that we were having a boy. He called the decorators to prepare the room with a baby boy theme.Blue, white, and yellow dominated his chosen colors for the room's design. "Do you like it?" he glanced at me as I stood at the doorway.Meanwhile, Ethan was inside, moving around to arrange everything. He forbade me from entering, saying the smell of the paint was still too strong and could bother my senses. He was right. Even from a distance, I could still see the pungent paint fumes.I smiled and nodded. "Yes, I love it. I'm sure our little one will love it too. If he knew his dad prepared all of this for him, he’d be so happy."During my pregnancy, Ethan seemed happy, but his emotions during the first and second trimesters were quite complex. He was joyful, yet at the same time, he looked anxious, worried, and full of confusion. He expressed his concerns by forbidding me from doing many things and becoming overly
Sarah POV “Good morning, Miss Sarah. How are you today?” The doctor who regularly manages my pregnancy greeted me with her usual friendly demeanor.I smiled in response. “I’m good, Doctor,” I replied, pulling a chair across from her.The doctor began by reviewing my previous pregnancy reports. “Any complaints recently, Miss? How’s your pregnancy going?” she asked, briefly meeting my gaze before returning to the documents.Lately, there haven't been as many issues as the first and second trimesters. Both those stages were incredibly challenging. In the first trimester, I lost a lot of weight, which caused Ethan to panic.During the second trimester, though the severe nausea had subsided, my body still took a long time to adjust.But now, I could smile and answer, “No complaints, Doctor. Everything’s been fine with the pregnancy lately, though it’s getting a bit hard to move around.”The doctor smiled again. “That’s because the baby is growing healthily, and the weight has increased.”
Sarah POV "It seems we have to head back now," the devil beside me whispered softly, kissing my forehead after he finished his phone call. He had just received another call from Luke. I overheard a bit of it, and it sounded li ke something urgent at the office required Evan's presence. From what I know, they're signing a new project, and it might be the one that needs Ethan's direct attention. Well, to be fair, he's been on vacation for quite a while now. He took time off earlier to care for me after that incident with Diana's appearance. Before that, he also took an extended vacation when we went to an island, thinking I'd get bored staying home. Ethan's been spoiling me in many ways, but it's time for him to return to work. I gently stroked his face. "Yes, besides, we've been on vacation long enough. Have you contacted Elda to tell her not to follow us?" I suddenly remembered our personal chef, Elda, whose cooking made this trip even more delightful. She was never disappointed;
Sarah POV -“Do you not have a good relationship with James?” I turned to him as he opened the door for me.He glanced at me briefly. “Why do you ask?” He guided me inside carefully, still faithfully holding my hand and supporting my body.I shook my head lightly. “It’s nothing, I’m just curious. You two don’t seem to communicate well. Every time you start talking, it sounds like you're trying to punch and counter each other, then move on to the next attack.”I heard him chuckle softly. “Does it really sound like that?”I nodded. “Yes, it sounds like that and it looks like that. But strangely, your conversations go smoothly. You ask, and he answers, explains, and gives information. I thought he was really neglecting Grace.”I sighed, thinking it would have been the worst if that were true. But thankfully, it wasn’t, even though I had already misunderstood James. I thought he wasn’t a good father, but I didn’t know what he’d been through, what he’d done to raise his daughter alone and