Chapter 181-190

Chapter 181

Evelyn woke to the soft press of Derek’s lips trailing along her shoulder, moving up to brush against her cheek. A smile tugged at her lips even before she opened her eyes, warmth spreading through her as she felt his closeness. “Good morning, beautiful”” Derek murmured, his voice caressing her, “I didn’t want to wake you… but you looked too beautiful, and I couldn’t resist kissing you.” Evelyn’s eyes fluttered open, her smile widening as she looked up at him. “Mmm, good morning,” she greeted with a yawn.

“You slept well, yeah?” Derek asked as he watched her stretch languidly under the sheets.

“I think I slept better than I have in weeks. I’d say that massage of yours did wonders.”

Derek chuckled softly, his hand moving to rest on her belly. “Glad to hear it. But you know, I think this little one deserves a ‘good morning, too.” He leaned down, pressing a kiss to her stomach, lingering there as if hoping for a response from the life growing inside her. Evelyn laughed, the sound soft and warm. “I doubt the baby can hear you yet.”

“Don’t care,” he replied with a playful glint in his eye. “I’ll talk to our little one every day if I want. They’ll know my voice before they even open their eyes.’

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