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    Ellie tried to convince herself that Kaiden didn’t have feelings for Carole and that he truly loved her. But how could she ignore the signed document and that picture? The evidence was undeniable.


    Kaiden’s brow furrowed, concern for Ellie’s health growing, especially considering Carole had already lost her sight.


    He gripped her shoulders and looked at her intently. “Ellie, we can have another baby, but your healthes first.”


    When Ellie heard this, the words “we can have another baby” felt like a curse.


    Instinctively, she stepped back from Kaiden, her hands protectively covering her pregnant belly as she eyed him with suspicion.


    She feared he might harm their unborn child.


    “Kaiden, what are you saying? I won’t let anyone hurt my child.”


    Kaiden realized she had misunderstood him. “El, that’s not what I meant.”


    “Then what did you mean?”


    “The baby matters, but so do you. If you’re not well, we need thorough exams to understand your condition and find simr cases to determine the right treatment.”


    Simr cases…


    Was he talking about Carole?


    Ellie didn’t dare ask.


    She worried that she had overanalyzed the situation, making things awkward between them. She also feared hearing an answer that would destroy their fragile peace.


    Ellie had always been careful, especially with what she cherished most. In the summer sun, her figure appeared particrly delicate. Her maternity dress hung loosely, emphasizing her slimness except for her belly.


    Ellie took a deep breath, still holding her belly protectively.


    “Kaiden, the baby is my top priority. It matters more than anything, even more than me.”


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    Kaiden looked at her intently.


    To him, she was his top priority.


    As Cayson entered the main building, he sensed the tension between them, but during dinner, they acted normally.


    “Would you like some fish?” Kaiden served Ellie some food.


    After her nausea phase, Ellie no longer disliked seafood and even enjoyed fish.


    Ellie hesitated and then shook her head.


    She didn’t feel like picking out bones.


    Kaiden ced a piece of fish on an empty te and carefully removed the bones before giving it to Ellie.


    She looked at him, surprised, but said nothing and began eating the fish.


    Since he had deboned it, she figured she might as well eat it.


    She ate with her cheeks puffed out. Without makeup and focusing on her meal, she looked like a college freshman despite her pregnant belly.


    Kaiden deboned two more pieces for her.


    “I don’t want any more fish,” Ellie said, stopping him as he reached for another piece.


    Kaiden, who had just started enjoying feeding her, felt a bit frustrated.


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