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David cupped her face and said, âThere is nothing that can make me queasy when it comes from you.ââYour body is where my child grows, and your blood is her blood also.ââDonât ever think that it is something to be embarrassed about.âAnna smiled weakly at the man before her. âHow could she not love this man?âDavid led her to the shower while helping her out of her clothes.He reached out to take the soap, but she said, âPlease let me do it on my own, my breast is so sore, and it hurts too much.ââOkay, but let me do your back.â he insisted as he watched her.âWe can visit the baby after breakfast.â he said.At this point, Anna was excited to see Selene. She swiftly finished her bath and changed into a wrap-around pink floral dress.They ate their breakfast and went to the hospital after.They were looking at their child through the incubator, she was so beautiful yet so fragile. 'I can't wait to hold her in my arms,' Anna thought. She felt so mesmerized by her. David wrapped his arm
Anna woke up in the hospital the next day. Last night, she had a c-section because of the preterm labor. David was sitting near her. âIs the baby, okay?â She asked weakly. âThe baby is in intensive care,â David said calmly. âOh my God, is she going to be, okay?â concern was evident on her face. âAll her vital signs are okay; however, she is in the incubator.â David cupped her face gently. âNo need to worry, Anna, her pediatric doctor is a known specialist.â David reached for Anna and hugged her. At this very moment, she wanted to feel his warmth because she couldn't control her anxiety. Then the Doctor came to visit. âGood morning, Mrs. Miller.â She was an older woman with kind eyes. âIâm Doctor Avery Samuel, nice to meet you,â she said. âNice to meet you too Doctor,â Anna replied. âCan I see my baby?â âYes, but We had to wait for your OB-GYN, Doctor Ethan's recommendation.â âWhen itâs safe to move you, then you can visit your baby, but you have to understand that you cannot
Anna dialed a memorized number on her phone.A sleepy voice answered her call, and Anna felt a surge of relief. âSara? How about lunch?ââI didn't get to bed until three, you impossible person. Must it be today?ââWe could make it a late lunch,â Anna persisted and heard Sara's laughing approval.âName the time and place, and I'll meet you there.ââOne-thirty. At the Grove,â she returned without hesitation.They met within minutes of the appointed time and managed, by good fortune to be shown to atable overlooking the fountain. After the serious business of ordering was completed, they settleddown to exchanging news, something which lasted through the starter, and well into the maincourse.âYou're positively blooming,â Sara complimented quietly.âYour hair, your skin. everything about you. I couldn't be more pleased everything is working out.âAnna managed a bright smile that didn't fool her friend in the slightest.âNot quite, huh? What's the problem?ââI didn't ask you to meet me
She rose to her feet and gathered the cutlery and glasses, then carried them through to thekitchen.David followed, and she heard him locking the outer doors and setting the security alarm.It was a simple task to load the dishwasher, and she had just finished when he entered the room.He looked over all the powerful masculine: dark trousers, light tan skin, dark hair, in stark contrast to the white shirt. Tall, he almost seemed overpowering, and, while she craved his touch, there was a part of her that cried out against any sexual defeat.She watched as he dispatched food down the waste disposal unit, then dropped emptycontainers into the pedal bin before washing and drying his hands. In silence, he turned andcaught hold of her hand, leading her through to the lounge, and then he selected a slow song.Soft music emanated from the speakers and Anna looked at him speechlessly as he drew her intohis arms.Crazy, she thought, as he pulled her close against him and began to drift slow
âThere's an excellent piece you really must see. Expensive, but worthy of investment.â He riffledthrough the catalog pages and brought the item to David's notice, then made his excuses assomeone else demanded his attention.âI happen to like Zhang Hongtu,â Anna protested as David's amused gaze rested on her expressive features.âSo do I,â he assured her, and, placing an arm around her waist, he directed her towards a display.âShall we begin viewing?âSome paintings verged on the bizarre, others resembled caricatures of design over brilliant slashes of color. One, in particular, looked as if a very young child had indulged in a wild battle with numerous pots of multicolored paint.âWhat do you think?âAnna turned towards David and tried to present a considered viewpoint. After severalseconds she voiced with restraint, âI'd prefer not to answer on the grounds that anything I saycould be overheard, taken into account, and held against me.ââA remarkable nonconformist piece,â David d
âAnna. How are you, darling? Sorry to keep you waiting.âShe closed the magazine and rose to her feet with a ready smile. âMichael.ââYour hand? It is still giving you pain?' He drew her towards the far end of the salon and seated her at a basin.âIt aches a little.âMichael's personal attention was rare, and Anna, by virtue of being David's wife, appeared tobe one of the favoured few.She wrinkled her nose as he sluiced water over her hair and applied shampoo, rinsed and repeated the process with conditioner, then towelled it dry before leading her to a mirrored cubicle.âAre you able to drive again?ââThe specialist says I can. David would prefer Jacob to continue in the role of chauffeur. Although he has compromised and bought me another car.'âHe is being protective, hmm?ââYou could say that,â she agreed with suitable dryness.Michael picked up his scissors and comb and went to work. âDon't knock it, darling,â he cautioned wryly.âMen are not usually protective unless they care.
âWould it ever be any different?ââCould it be? Sadly, she didn't think soâŠâEven if she prepares herself for what is to come, she knows that David will also fight for this child to be his. âIt will be a long battle.âAnna wandered down to the swimming pool and sat in one of the chairs positioned beneath a wide sun umbrella. The sun felt warm against her bare skin, and she leaned her head back and closed her eyes.âAnna? It is eleven-fifteen.âShe came sharply awake at the sound of Amy's voice, amazed that she could have lapsed into a light doze. Her hand had swollen slightly and was beginning to show signs of bruising. There was also a degree of pain when the physiotherapist supervised her exercises, a fact which he noted, adding an admonition to be more careful. There didn't seem to be much point in assuring him that it was not self-inflicted.At home, she ate the chicken salad Amy had prepared for lunch, and then she changed into a bikini,selected a book, and wandered out to sit b
When another couple joined them, Anna let out a breath of relief because most of the people were aimlessly wandering from table to table. While the woman had a light talk with Anna, the manâa business associate of David'sâbegan an intense debate with him.Anna glanced at David with a look of surprise as he rested his arm across the back of her chair twenty minutes before they departed.âIt is getting close to eleven o'clock.ââOur mission has been accomplished.ââAre you ready to go?â Anna nodded in agreement.Without saying a word more, he had them leave the ballroom and start to lead the way. A number of his friends wanted to talk to him, and while he waited a second to say a few expressions of courteous reply, he did not remain.Anna sank into the leather-cushioned seat and relaxed as David lowered the Bentley to street level, joining the steady flow of traffic leaving the city.It was pleasurable just to relax in the car. The pulsing in her hand had diminished in intensity, and th
Anna caught her breath as David locked eyes with the model, who appeared innocent, in a way that only Amelia could.âYes, to my great joy.â Underneath the velvety smoothness of his voice, there was no mistaking the steely core.As the guest speaker stepped up to the podium, Anna removed fruit segments from their meringue nest and set the plate aside, choosing tea as the dessert arrived, which was a letdown.Then, a DJ played some tunes in the background and urged everyone to get down on the dance floor. With grace and elegance, Amelia and her partner were among the first to ascend the stairs.She had an air of confidence and sophistication. Anna could tell the model was fully aware of the impact she was making on her partner from the subtle allure of her face.She wanted to know if it was helping David out or not.Meeting his shadowed stare unsettled Anna, who sneaked a peek at him. She blinked when he reached out and intertwined his fingers with hers, and she smiled tentatively becau