Jeffrey frowned. “Can’t you take a day off to spend with your child?”

    Rosabelle replied faintly, “I have an important business dinner today. If Ind this deal.

    +15 BCHUS

    Jeffrey stared at his wife quietly, as if he no longer recognized her. After a long silence, he murmured,” Rowie needs her mother.”

    Rosabelle naturally retorted, “She needs her father, too Why don’t you quit your job and be a full-time dad? Why should I sacrifice my career?”

    Jeffrey said nothing more, and the couple parted on a sour note. He held Rowena in his arms, watching Rosabelle get into the car and leave.

    Watching her capable andposed demeanor, he knew she had always believed that he didn’t love her. But how could he not love her?

    He was just waiting for her to grow up! Wasn’t his tolerance and patience a form of love?

    After a long moment, Jeffrey nuzzled Rowena. “Daddy will stay with you.”

    Rowena had been diagnosed with mild autism and needed adult supervision at all times. But Rosabelle wasn’t willing to quit her job to care for her.

    Jeffrey was also incredibly busy, but Rowena was his only child. And for her, he was willing to sac..fice his

    career.

    That very afternoon, Gibon Legal Group changed its managing partner. A weekter, Jeffrey took Rowena on a trip around the world, visiting over 30 countries. By the time they returned, a year had passed

    Meanwhile, Willow was watching the estranged couple from a distance. A trace of sorrow crept in

    Even such a loving couple could turn resentful. Was happiness too easy or too hard to obtain? What was the norm?

    Beside her, Julian gently put his arm around her shoulders and murmured, “That’s because they don’t truly understand each other.”

    Willow simply nced at him. Later, she underwent the procedure, which was just as harsh on the body as childbirth. When she came out, herplexion turned pale and waxy.

    Julian supported her and asked Esther to arrange a private resting room as they waited for the results.

    After a while, Dr. Sommer came to deliver the news in person-it had failed.

    Disappointment washed over Willow’s face. She quickly asked when they could try again.

    Dr. Sommer stared at the medical report, thought for a moment, then offered a heartfelt suggestion.

    “Why don’t you two try conceiving naturally? The chances are better. I know it’ll be tough for you two mentally, but it’s all for the child, and it’s less suffering.

    Willow didn’t say anything more. In the car on the way back, her face was turned toward the window, and she remained silent.

    416 BONUS

    Esther sat in the front seat, not daring to make a sound. As a seasoned assistant, she could tell Willow was about to blow up.

    The car slowly pulled into the vi. Julian had a meeting originally, but he was worried about Willow. So, he canceled the meeting and stayed at home to apany her.

    In the afternoon, all the housekeepers were taking their midday break. Liam had also picked up the children.

    Julian was holed up in the study, catching up on work. asionally, he would check in on Willow.

    She wasn’t sleeping in the children’s room, but in the master bedroom. He knew what it meant. She was willing to have sex with him!

    What he’d wanted for so long was suddenly within reach, and yet, Julian felt hesitant. It had been four years, a full four years.

    Thest time had been in Willow’s small apartment. That time led to the birth of Landon and Gabrie.

    It had been so long that he felt out of practice.

    By evening, Julian returned to the bedroom to check on her. He sat on the edge of the bed, gently stroking her cheek as he whispered, “Willow, eat something.”

    A slender, smooth arm gently hooked around his neck. Then, her soft body pressed into his chest.