Chapter 63

Moon shadow pack*

Pregnant Layla could be seen sitting as her maid massaged her legs 

Layla's voice was a sharp crack, her words laced with pain and frustration. 

"Are you insane? Can't you do it carefully?" she shouted, her eyes flashing with anger. 

Her maid, Lia, froze, her hands hovering above Layla's swollen ankles. 

"I'm so sorry, milady," Lia apologized, her voice trembling. "I didn't mean to hurt you."

Layla's face contorted in discomfort, her pregnant belly straining against her tight dress. 

"Be more careful, then," she snapped, her breathing labored. "I don't want my baby to suffer because of your clumsiness."

Lia nodded, her eyes welling up with tears. 

"Yes, milady. I'll be more careful." She resumed the massage, her touch gentle and soothing, but Layla's tension remained, her body rigid with pain and anxiety.

Ethan stormed into the room, his eyes blazing with anger.

 "What hav