Chapter 44

Alice watched him leave and finally exhaled, a breath she wasn't aware of holding. "What's wrong with me?" she mumbled to herself, placing her hand on her chest as her heart thumped loudly. Why couldn't she control her emotions when he was around? This was so embarrassing; Alice felt utterly helpless. She closed her eyes and took a long, deep breath before returning to her work. Lucas was still engrossed in a phone call when Alice finished setting the dinner table. After completing the task, she walked over to him. Lucas saw her and gestured for her to wait for two more minutes. Alice nodded and returned to the dining table. Given her pregnancy, it was normal for her to feel tired, and her head was slightly aching. She rested her head on the table and closed her eyes, simply wanting to rest. However, as soon as she closed her eyes, sleep overcame her. While Alice peacefully dozed off at the dining table, Lucas concluded his call and noticed Alice peacefully asleep at the dining table.