Chapter 99

Upon reaching the top of the stairs, she let out a frustrated sigh. Descending the long flight of steps was proving to be quite challenging. Taking a deep breath, Alice steadied herself and began the slow descent down the staircase, gripping the railing for support with one hand while holding onto her belly with the other. Each step felt like a small victory as she carefully made her way down. As Alice made her way down the stairs, she suddenly noticed Lucas appearing at the bottom. She paused mid-step, her gaze locking onto his pale complexion and dark-circled, his eyes looked tired and swollen, as if he hadn't slept all night. "Your face looks so pale. Are you okay?" Alice inquired, her voice laced with concern, as she cautiously descended further. Lucas, his attention fixed on her every movement, nodded faintly in response. "Alice!" Just then, as Alice's foot slipped on the surface of a stair, she teetered dangerously, nearly losing her balance. Fortunately, she managed to grab hold