Chapter 138: A Morning of Teasing and Baby Shopping

Marie The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the kitchen, mingling with the scent of pancakes and bacon. Crystal and I sat down in the dining room, breakfast spread out before us. My fork hovered above a pancake, my eyes locked on Crystal as she leaned back in her chair, an amused smirk playing on her lips. Amelia was finally sleeping after being awake all through the night. "I know Amelia will sleep all through this morning," I said to Crystal, yawning. "Yeah," she said, looking at Amelia sleeping peacefully in her movable cradle bed. "You know," Crystal began, her eyes twinkling with mischief, "I still can't believe you actually liked *Bridgerton.* I thought you were more into action flicks, not steamy period dramas." I narrowed my eyes at her, trying to suppress a grin. "Just because I appreciate a good fight scene doesn't mean I can't enjoy a bit of romance now and then. Besides, that Duke… he was something else." Crystal's smirk deepened, her gaze never leaving mine as s