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Chapter 42

Author: Diana Ogazi
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-27 17:14:43

Elena’s POV:

I woke up very early in the morning when I felt the sun's rays, and I became warm in Nicklaus's arms. I felt warm for a few minutes and decided to cuddle up with Nicklaus while taking a deep breath.

I opened my eyes with a warm smile, and my gaze fell on Nicklaus. His eyes were opened, and he had been staring at me.

“Good morning, beautiful.” He greeted me warmly.

“Good morning, my love. Did you sleep well?” I asked, and my voice was low and husky.

“Yes, I did, and you?” he asked.

“I did,”

“And the baby?”

“Very well.”

It is a beautiful Friday morning, and I feel very energetic. I stirred, yawned, and stretched my body a little.

Nicklaus and I gladly rolled out of bed and walked into the bathroom. I wanted to exercise a little, but I felt tired. Since I have been attending birth class this week, I can skip today and have a great time.

I walked to the door barefoot and splashed water on my face. I observed my skin in the mirror and noticed how radiant it looked.

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