Chapter 10

"And here you go..." Monica mumbled, a warm smile on her face as she carried the sleeping figure of Jessica to bed, gently tucking her in. She planted a small kiss on her forehead, to which Jessica smiled. "Goodnight, sweetie."

"Goodnight, Aunt Monica." Jessica mumbled before quickly falling into a deep sleep.

Closing the door gently behind her, Monica turned around, taking a deep breath. Her gaze travelled left and right for a moment before she mumbled to herself. "Well... I guess I should tell him." She pulled out her phone, texting Steven the news.

"I'm on my way." Steven texted back in a hurry as soon as he saw Monica's message.

Almost thirty minutes later, Monica was standing in front of the front door, leaning on a couch as she crossed her arms, her gaze expectant. Soon enough, the door flew open, and a panicking Steven walked into the mansion. "I came as soon as I heard." Steven called out, dropping his case as he approached Monica, gently placing