Think of it a solution

The next day...

Maelie had already woken up but hadn't moved from the bed at all, instead, she glanced at Erland who was still asleep next to her while embracing her belly. She shifted her position, gazing at her handsome husband's face, and slowly caressed it.

'Would I be wrong if I said you belong to me? When can I be free from this guilt? I want you... I want us to live together like before, peaceful, calm... But it feels impossible... In reality, I'm just a parasite to you and your wife,' she said silently, filled with an endless dilemma, feeling frustrated and choosing to release her embrace, intending to get up from the bed but immediately being held back.

"No, stay here!" Erland exclaimed with his slightly open eyes, embracing Maelie from behind and kissing her neck. "Stay here until we're hungry," he continued.

Maelie smiled faintly.

"A good husband wouldn't let his wife go hungry," she said.

"Hmmm... I know that... But right now, I just want to be with you, embracing you in t