Chapter 72 : Struggle

Bailey slowly blinked awake. Caspian straightened in the armchair by the bed. Bailey sat up with a slight wince as Caspian rushed to the bed, supporting her. His arms encircled Bailey's shoulder, lines of concern on his forehead. "Don't put pressure on your belly," Caspian said, helping Bailey to lean on the pillow behind her. Bailey studied his unkempt hair and the dark circles under his eyes. Everything felt foreign to Bailey, as if she was no longer herself. It was still hard to believe that she had conceived. Caspian noticed the uncertainty in Bailey's eyes, realizing it was undoubtedly hard for Bailey. Caspian gently pressed Bailey's hand, caressing his fingers over Bailey's stomach, and said, "I apologize, Bailey. I know it's hard for you. It was all my fault. However, I will take full responsibility and promise not to let you feel burdened." Heart pounding, Bailey moved closer to Caspian. Bailey would always find it cute how the mafia alpha would behave like a child befo