Chapter 44

Ian

If pregnancy made a woman this moody, I swear I would always wear a condom.

“Ian freaking Beckett! Where is my pastry?” my five months pregnant wife called out for me.

She wanted to eat chocolate pastry, made by me. I never thought I had to face this day. I was not only seeing, but also touching the chocolate. My life became surrounded by chocolates, like my kitchen countertop.

The entire mansion was empty. Only I and Autumn were here. The whole staff was on leave, given by Autumn to make me work. Meanwhile, the other family members went to England, to meet Rayond Simule’s family and fix Aubree’s marriage. Since it was not right for Autumn to travel, we didn’t go. Besides, my mom had a rough time convincing Dad and I agreed for the marriage ever since I saw the glare Autumn gave me when I was against it.

“Whatever I am doing is for you, babies. Both of you have to love me more than your annoying mother,&rdquo