No, no, no! Isabe was shocked, feeling like her heart was about to jump out. But she absolutely couldn’t admit to being pregnant! Although Isabe had always considered Lilly as her family and shared everything with her, she had to keep the pregnancy a secret. Since Lilly was also affiliated with Emanuele, if she found out, she would undoubtedly inform Emanuele. Isabe had to maintain a calm demeanor.


    “I haven’t, Lilly. Haven’t I gained weight recently? That’s why I changed into loose clothes. Going by your logic, you’ve gained some weight around your waist too. Does that mean you’re pregnant?”


    Lilly immediately shook her head, realizing she was too old to have children. She touched Isabe’s belly and said, “You have indeed gained some weight around your stomach. But whether you’re pregnant or not is hard to say. Considering your good rtionship with Emanuele, who knows, you might really be pregnant? Isabe, you should test it.”


    “I have an intrauterine device, and Emanuele knows about it. I can’t be pregnant.”


    Lilly sighed. It seemed Isabe didn’t have the possibility of being pregnant. “Isabe, it might be my fault. A little extra weight looks good; nowadays, young girls prefer a slender figure. Isabe, being a bit plump is sexier.”


    Relieved that Lilly believed her, Isabe breathed a sigh of relief. It was a close call. However, this incident reminded her to control her diet. She needed to stick to a normal nutritional intake and avoid snacks, no matter how tempting they looked. Otherwise, it would be challenging to exin a sudden increase in her belly size.


    At this moment, Isabe felt like a spy, undercover and disguised, fearing that someone might notice something unusual. She didn’t know how long she could keep up the act, but for now, one day at a time.


    Later that evening, Emanuele returned home. In recent days, he asionally came back, but it was usuallyte at night when Isabe was already asleep. However, today he returned during dinner.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    Upon entering, Emanuele handed Isabe a bouquet of flowers and hugged her. “Baby, I’m sorry. I’ve been too busytely, no time to take care of you.”


    “It’s okay, Lilly takes care of me.” Isabe smiled and reassured him.


    In truth, Isabe felt a bit relieved when Emanuele wasn’t around. If he stayed at home, he couldn’t resist the urge to be intimate, and her body always responded to him, craving the intense connection. But now, with her pregnancy, she couldn’t allow it. Emanuele always had a rough way of entering her, which could pose a risk to the baby.


    “Oh, Isabe, your words make me sad. It’s as if you don’t need me anymore.” Emanuele frowned upon hearing Isabe’s words. He was genuinely a bit hurt.


    When he was busy with work, he often thought of Isabe. But he hadn’t expected her to seem so indifferent, almost like she didn’t miss him at all. Even when he returned, she didn’t appear particrly happy. She even wriggled out of his embrace after a brief hug.


    But hearing what he just said, Isabe seemed to pause for a moment, then smiled and replied, “How could that be, Emanuele? I need you, but I know you’re protecting my safety. I can’t stop you.”


    “Stop saying such things!” Emanuele was a bit annoyed. He nted a firm kiss on Isabe’s face, as if punishing her, speaking harshly, “We are a couple. I don’t need you to say these polite words, Isabe. If you truly need me, express your dissatisfaction. Talk dirty to me. Say you fucking miss me, need me. I need you to express your desires for me.”


    As a husband, the most miserable thing was feeling unneeded by his wife. Even though he couldn’t be with her during this time, it seemed like she still didn’t need him. This left Emanuele frustrated and resentful.


    Isabe didn’t expect her words to make him so angry. She immediately tiptoed and kissed Emanuele on the cheek.


    “Enough, Emanuele. Let’s eat first. There are so many people watching. Aren’t you embarrassed? You really are like a child.” Isabe, a bit helpless, held Emanuele’s hand and led him towards the dining table.


    Even though Emanuele was ten years older than her and appeared tall, imposing, serious, at this moment, he seemed like a child. Isabe couldn’t understand it. Love really makes people’s IQ drop!


    Lilly chuckled beside them, watching Isabe and Emanuele’s affectionate disy.


    “Emanuele, when did you be so childish? You need Isabe to coax you. When you have children, you’ll still need Isabe to coax both of you.”


    Emanuele couldn’t help butugh. He did find his behavior a bit childish, but his desire to control Isabe was too strong.


    “I don’t care, Isabe. You said you need me.”


    “I need you.”


    “Good.” Emanuele bent his lips in satisfaction.


    Standing nearby, Tony and Harry exchanged a nce, each seeing surprise in the other’s eyes. They had been around Isabe for a long time and witnessed how good Emanuele and Isabe’s rtionship was. However, seeing Emanuele acting so childishly in front of Isabe was a bit amusing. If others knew that their usually ruthless boss was so childish in front of his wife, they might be shocked.


    After dinner, Isabe was about to go upstairs for a shower and read a book before sleeping. Currently, she slept earlier than usual, probably due to the difort from pregnancy. After dinner, she often felt drowsy and wanted to sleep.


    However, as she was about to go upstairs, she noticed Emanuele following her.


    Isabe suddenly wasn’t too keen on going up.


    “We haven’t watched TV together for a long time. How about watching now?” Emanuele’s hand rested on Isabe’s waist. “I think we have more important things to do.”


    At this moment, he embraced Isabe, his lips close to her ear, speaking in a low voice. The warm breath blew over Isabe’s cheek, making her feel a warmth on her face.


    Her ears were a sensitive spot, and with Emanuele’s touch, Isabe felt her body starting to soften. Damn it, Isabe thought she was really weak. She always found herself easily stirred up by Emanuele, her body heating up, softening, desires constantly tormenting her.


    Emanuele, holding Isabe, walked upstairs, away from the gaze of others. Emanuele then began to freely caress Isabe’s body.


    “Emanuele, stop.” Isabe felt the need to put a halt to it.