Chapter 74

—Ellie—

I quickly slid out of bed and rushed into the bathroom to wash my hands before I returned to the bedroom.

Tristan stood beside the door, waiting for me.

“You should stay in bed and rest,” I said.

“I should help you with our children.”

His voice didn’t allow any objections, and I had to stifle a pleased smile. By the time we arrived in the nursery, Samuel had started crying as well. I took Isabella because she didn’t know Tristan well enough.

Tristan lifted Samuel out of the crib without hesitation and pressed him to his chest. It was obvious that he’d held a baby before, that he knew how to handle them.

I took a whiff. “New diapers.”

Tristan carried Samuel over to the changing table and began his work. I watched him for a moment longer, my body flooding with so many hormones, I could feel the waterworks beginning. I blinked and looked away.

“I’ll go into the kitchen and prepare their bottles.”

Tristan glanced up, his gaze lingering on