Chapter 153: Turn Off the Heat

Henry steadied his nerves and dismissed the doctor, his eyes resting on the ashen-faced woman in the bed, a tide of restlessness rising within him. It was just over two months into the ordeal, and the road ahead was daunting. How much more suffering was she to endure? At that moment, a twinge of regret washed over him for having agreed to Giselle’s pregnancy. Giselle caught his gaze and, with keen intuition, understood what he was thinking. "I actually quite like children myself," she reassured, "Pregnancy affects all women this way. It's normal." Henry pulled her into his arms, his consolation weak but earnest. “I’m sorry.” This unexpected tenderness from the usually imperious man took Giselle by surprise. A sly smile crossed her face as a playful thought flickered through her mind. “But you’ll have to make it up to me,” she declared. “All right, name it,” he responded, his voice even. “From now on, you’re washing my feet every day.” Henry's face darkened instantly, and the