#Chapter 250: I wonder

Almara’s Pov

5 Years Later

“Cheers,” Arthur sys clinking his mixed drink of vodka and lemonade with my non-alcoholic lemonade. I’m pregnant, again. This pregnancy is completely different than my first two, I actually get to relax. Which is exactly what we’re doing in the manicured garden of our backyard.

We sit stretched out on zero-gravity pool chairs, sweat

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