âYes, | got it.â Ren smiled warmly. His familyâs love for him was his source of strength. Meanwhile, at a hillside villa near the city center, a grand feast was laid out on the dining table, and the woman who stood at the French window waiting for her husband to come home was dressed in a beige dress designed for pregnant women.
From behind, she still looked like a young lady, but if one walked around her, they would see her beautiful belly. She caressed it while waiting patiently. Just then, she saw the flashing car lights. drawing near. Her lips curved into a smile. He was home at last.
Near the dining table, an old man sat down for a game of chess with his grandson. The young heir of the Presgraves was already showing all the makings of a highly intelligent soul. He carefully considered his every move, so much so that Francis was beginning to feel the pressure! After all, the six-year old had won several times now.
âJared, havenât you figured out your next move yet?â Francis asked with a smile.
âHang on, Grandpa. Iâve almost figured it out.â Jared looked up. His handsome face looked more and more like his fatherâs every day.
Jared made his move and Francis couldnât help but exclaim in surprise at how much of an expert he was at chess already. His move had been the best one possible.
âYour turn, Grandpalâ Jared grinned. âMy, my. Youâre nearly as good as me now. Let me think.â Francis studied the chessboard as if he had finally met his match.
Jared rested his head on his hands to wait. He looked like a proper little gentleman in his black sweater. When he heard the sounds outside, he smiled and said, âMy fatherâs home.â
Francis nodded. âYeah! Just in time for Christmas Eve dinner.â
âMommy needs to go to the hospital once weâre done with dinner. I'll get to see my sister in a few days,â Jared enthused.
âThatâs right! We'll have a new member of the family soon.â Francis was just as excited about it. In his old age, nothing felt more meaningful than spending time with his family.
Against the backdrop of the evening sky, Elliot stepped out of the car and speed walked to the house. When he saw the woman who was waiting at the door, he reached out to hold her and asked, âWhy are you standing at the door when it's so cold?â
âI'm waiting for you, of course!â Anastasia tilted her head up to look at him. The light highlighted her refined features and the warmth of her beauty shone. Even though she was a pregnant woman, she was still as attractive as ever.