No Stress, No Drama

Chapter 58

Back in her luxurious private villa on the sun-drenched shores of Bali, Lily was doing her best to embrace the carefree bliss James had sent her there to find. Reclining by the glittering infinity pool, she let the warm tropical breeze wash over her as Maggie and some of her other friends laughed and sipped fruity cocktails nearby.

"I'm telling you, girl, this is exactly what the doctor ordered," Maggie sighed contentedly, wiggling her bright pink toes in the crystalline waters. "No stress, no drama - just pure relaxation and living our best lives before that little bambino of yours makes their debut."

Despite herself, Lily felt the knots of tension easing from her shoulders at the soothing surroundings. It was as if an entire world of crushing pressure and violence had simply been...switched off for these few tranquil moments.

"Not gonna lie, it is pretty nice to tune out the chaos for a bit," she admitted with a soft smile, cradling her rounded belly. "Though I've got a f