Alice couldn't help but be impressed by his response. It was clear that he had put in a lot of effort to learn cooking.However, she still couldn't comprehend why he had decided to learn to cook, but she chose not to voice her thoughts, fearing what his answer might be.When she took the first bite of the food, Alice's taste buds were met with an explosion of flavors. She couldn't believe how delicious it was.Each bite was a symphony of tastes and textures, and she found herself savoring every morsel. As she continued to eat, she couldn't help but marvel at how far Lucas had come in his culinary skills. It was evident that he had truly mastered the art of cooking.Once she finished her meal, Alice felt pleasantly full. Her stomach was satisfied, and she couldn't help but feel a sense of contentment wash over her.The delicious food had not only filled her belly but also warmed her heart. As she sat back in her chair, she couldn't help but smile at Lucas, grateful for the wonderful me

His touch roused Alice from her slumber. As Alice stirred, blinking sleepily, she found herself met with Lucas's concerned gaze."Hey, you're back," she murmured, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. Lucas nodded, his expression softening as he brushed a stray lock of hair from her face."I'm sorry I woke you," he said, his voice tinged with remorse. Alice smiled gently, reaching out to grasp his hand."I'm fine," she assured him, her eyes searching his for reassurance."I was waiting for you." Lucas's heart swelled at her words, a mixture of relief and affection flooding his chest. Lucas shook his head."No, I was too caught up with work," he lied, masking the turmoil within him. His mind was in disarray, and he had no appetite. Alice's expression softened with concern."Let me heat dinner for you," she offered, already rising from the sofa. Lucas reached out to stop her."You don't have to," he insisted, but Alice waved off his protest."I want to," she replied firmly, determination shi

"You are with me, and that's the best gift I could ask for. Compared to having you, nothing material can fill that void," he said, placing a soft kiss on her forehead.His hand moved down to gently caress her belly, and tears welled up in his eyes."You've given me the greatest happiness in my life," he whispered, overcome with emotion. She had given him the chance to be a father to their child, and nothing could compare to that.Alice's heart swelled with love and gratitude as she looked into Lucas's eyes. She reached up to wipe away his tears, her own eyes shimmering with emotion."You've given me so much too," she whispered, her voice filled with sincerity. " I couldn't ask for anything more."Lucas smiled, a mixture of joy and relief washing over him. He pulled her into a tight embrace, holding her close, he would never let her go."The only thing I want from you is trust. I hope you will trust me that I will never betray you. You are the only one in my life," he said, looking dee

Lucas's heart clenched at her words. He couldn't bear to see her in such distress, especially when her fears were unfounded.He reached out and pulled her into a tight embrace, holding her close to him."Babe, listen to me," he whispered, his voice filled with sincerity."I will never get tired of you, and I will never leave you. You are the love of my life, and I will always be by your side, no matter what."Alice buried her face in his chest, soaking in his warmth and reassurance.She wanted to believe his words, to trust in their love, but her fears still lingered."But what if..." she started, her voice trembling with uncertainty.Lucas gently lifted her chin, forcing her to look into his eyes."There are no 'what ifs' in our relationship," he said firmly."We face every challenge together, and we overcome them together. Trust me, Alice, I am not going anywhere. You're the most important person in my life, and nothing will ever change that."His words seeped into her heart, calmin

Alex nodded weakly, leaning into her touch as he closed his eyes, trying to block out the throbbing pain in his head."If you remain by my side, I'll be okay. Please don't distance yourself from me," he murmured, wrapping his arms around her and burying his face in her chest.Siya wrapped her arms around Alex, holding him close as he sought solace in her embrace.She could feel his trembling form pressed against her, his vulnerability laid bare in that moment. Her heart ached at the sight of him in pain."I won't leave you," she whispered softly, her voice filled with reassurance and love."I'll stay with you, no matter what."Alex nodded weakly, his grip on her tightening as if seeking reassurance. Despite his strong exterior, she could sense the fear and uncertainty lurking beneath the surface."I'm sorry, Siya," he murmured, his voice barely audible. "I never wanted to hurt you."Siya felt a pang of sadness at his words, knowing that despite his flaws and mistakes, he was still the