The next morning, Vanessa came down for breakfast. The table was full of new foods. There was plain toast, weak tea, and simple eggs. "Good morning, my flower!" her father, Alfredo, said. He was smiling big. "I told the maid to change your food. You are eating for two now! This is better for the baby." Vanessa forced a smile. "Thank you, Papa." She could feel Rory, her bodyguard, standing behind her. She did not need to look to know he was confused. "Papa," she said, picking at her food. "With all the wedding preparations starting... I need some quiet. I want to spend the day at the beach house. I will be back tomorrow. I just need time to think. A baby is growing inside me. It is a lot to take in." Alfredo's face was soft. "I understand, my flower. It is a big change. Go, get some rest. But you must take your bodyguard with you. For safety." "Of course, Papa," she said. After breakfast, she and Rory got into the car. The drive was quiet for a long time. The city faded away, rep
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