Chapter 29: Fried Cod Tacos
Upstairs, Aurora stood in front of the mirror, her reflection calm yet thoughtful.
She had changed into a simple, loose dress, and her wet hair fell in soft waves over her shoulders.
As she looked at herself, her gaze slowly drifted down to her belly.
It wasn't protruding at all yet, but the thought of the life growing inside her filled her with a quiet joy.
She placed her hand gently over her stomach, a tender smile forming on her lips.
"My pup," she thought, her heart swelling with warmth. "I love you already."
For a brief moment, everything else—her worries, the past struggles—faded away. All that mattered was the precious life inside her, and the future that awaited both of them.
With a deep breath, she pulled herself away from the mirror and made her way downstairs.
As she descended the staircase, the smell of food reached her, and she smiled when she saw Sophia and Ava setting the table in the dining room.
Ava, always efficient and calm, was placing plates with her usual precision, while Sophia carried a large serving platter to the center of the table.
It hadn't been long since Ava arrived at the mansion.