Chapter 831

With my hand on my growing belly, I made a firm decision. I didn't want to go through this pregnancy alone. And I didn't want Brandon to return only after the baby was born. This was our baby, and I wanted him to witness and participate in everything. Chris arrived quickly, taking only half an hour. Eden's suburban villa was typically a 45 minute to one-hour drive from the city. It was quite a distance from anywhere in town. On top of that, he brought me my favorite Gars nougat. It was an artisanal treat, handmade and sold fresh daily. "Mr. Gildon, did you sprout wings?" Isabella teased. His speed only further solidified her belief that he loved me. Chris didn't offer any explanation. Instead, he asked, "How's Maddie? Is she still crying?" "Crying? Yeah, non-stop! She's sobbing her heart out. You should go and take a look quickly. Or else she will cry until she's out of breath!" Isabella, in her eagerness, started spouting wild exaggerations. He believed her and rushed upstair