She had a pretty good idea whyn was sneaking around to see Felix-it was all because of Carol''s cold shoulder towards Felix.n was just being considerate of her feelings, but his cautiousness was so over the top that it was almostical.


    With a wry smile and a sigh, she realized it was high time for a heart-to-heart withn. There was no need for cloak and dagger meetings. The soon-to-be dads should be openly discussing their future parenting ns.


    She took a different route home.


    Arriving ten minutes aftern, she barely stepped through the door when he began his interrogation.


    "At this hour, you went out alone? Do you have any idea how dangerous that is?"


    Maja''s heart softened at the memory of his conversation with Felix. She wanted to say something heartfelt, but the words just wouldn''te. Instead, she simply opened her arms and hugged him.n, taken aback by this sudden disy of affection, nervously asked, "Is it the baby? Are you not feeling well?"


    The due date was fast approaching, and his concern for her was palpable. Lately, Maja had been waking up in the middle of the night, andn had been too anxious to sleep deeply.


    "It''s not about the baby,n. I just feel... I''m so lucky to have met you."


    It wasn''t like Maja to be sentimental. Even after they got together and had a child on the way, she rarely spoke such tender words.


    Back then, when the marriage was arranged, and he was ordered to make it official, he practically fled overnight, causing them to miss out on three years together.


    Maja chuckled at the thought. A little sentimentality was fine, but too much, and she felt out of her element.


    Yawning,n quickly changed the subject. "Let''s go upstairs and rest. Aren''t your feet sore? How about I rub them for you?"


    Pregnancy had indeed taken its toll on her feet.


    "Mmm."


    She rubbed her sleepy eyes.


    After massaging her feet and as


    they


    Vol


    bray in bed that night, Maja


    up Felix. "Carol called,


    me


    yesterday. She said Felix has been obsessing over his lookstely."


    He''d change suits several times a day, each time taking an hour, and he''d even hired a personal stylist. With Felix''s good looks, he could make a bup sack appear dashing. Now with the extra effort, he was downright irresistible.


    when it fades, so does love."


    But Felix had seriously replied, "Carol''s favorite thing about me is my face. Until she''s fullymitted to keeping the baby, I need to win her over with it."


    With Felix looking confident and dashing these past few days, it looked like his charm offensive was working-Carol was indeed falling for it.


    Maja''s voice continued, "Was it you who found him the stylist? I remember you know them, right?"


    He tensed, thinking she was about to call him out. But then she shifted gears.


    "It''s good, really. As long as he''s willing to put in the effort with Carol, we can let bygones be bygones."


    Why keep stirring the pot at this point?


    Besides, Carol was already halfway to caving in, and full capittion seemed inevitable. There was no need to create more obstacles between them.


    "At least he has some conscience," she replied.