ALESSANDRO’S POV
“I have a surprise for you,” I said as she looked up at me with her clear green eyes filled with amusement.
Although I couldn’t help feeling a twinge of jealousy when I saw Dominic on his knees so close to her, the love I saw in her eyes was enough to push those feelings aside.
In my mind, I knew there was nothing wrong going on between them. Still, the possessive and domineering side of me wanted to punch him and take this lady in my arms over and over again before his eyes so he could know whom she belonged to now.
However, I suppressed that wild beast and only stared at them until she ran to me and jumped in my arms, making my anger melt away.
I dropped a lingering kiss on her forehead and again looked into those eyes only watching me, filled with innocence.
“I told Grandma about your pregnancy. She was so happy and asked me to bring you home for dinner. She wants to see you, Victoria.” I said to her and watched her eyes go wide. Her reaction made me chuckle, and I kissed the tip of her nose.
Despite my efforts to distance myself from the family, I couldn’t bring myself to ignore Grandma, especially now that I was going to be a father. I want her to know so she can stop thinking about me and the family line.
Victoria pouted a little as her cheeks turned coral pink in shyness.
“Why did you tell her?”
I could not help but chuckle at her cuteness. My lady is the perfect combination of cuteness and sexiness.
I cupped her face, making her look up at me.
“Don’t be shy, baby. You will become our baby’s mom very soon. Why are you shy now? You are not shy when moaning under me, asking me to give you...”
Victoria’s eyes widened, and she immediately covered my mouth with her hands and slightly tilted her head, eyeing me sharply and reminding me that Dominic was still here, watching us and listening at some point.
Did she think I had forgotten his presence? Oh, how innocent my wife is.
I am clearly aware of his presence, and I said aloud those words intentionally, no doubt.
Sometimes, I display gentlemanly behavior, but at other times, I can act in a manner that is less than gentle and more focused on my selfish interests.
I am not comfortable with how he was getting close to my wife or his presence in her office when I was away. He might be my brother, but I don’t care about anything when it comes to my woman. It does not matter if he is my brother. But I can not let my wife know that, can I?
I pressed my lips onto the center of her palm, then grinned as I withdrew my mouth from it. “Shall we, Mrs. Devonte?”
She blushed but did not accept defeat and raised her brow at me. “Not yet, Mr. Devonte. You have to marry me first to call me that.” She slightly pouted her lips.
I leaned down to her, nuzzling on her face, inhaling that light sweet scent she has. “Wanna go to the marriage registration office? It’s open now.”
Victoria chuckled, playfully punching my chest. “You have become too naughty, Mr. Devonte. Your three months haven’t ended yet.”
I raised my brows as she narrowed her eyes at me, challenging me to speak further and then said, “Now, let’s go home. Grandma must be waiting.”
I dropped another kiss on her forehead and nodded. Then I looked up at my brother as if I just remembered his presence.
“Oh, Dominic, would you like to have dinner with us? Grandma doesn’t know you are back yet. I am sure she will be happy to see you.” I asked casually.
Honestly, my invitation was not heartfelt. For some reason, I am reluctant to have him join us tonight. Maybe, my jealousy is wailing up. Who knows?
Yet, I have to ask him at least once so my wife doesn’t think too much about it.
“Yeah, of course.” Dominic smiled, catching me off guard a bit.
I did not expect him to agree today. Damn!
“I want to see Grandma too. I just don’t know if she will be happy to see me.” Dominic said with a smile.
But... I’m uncertain if it’s my jealousy prompting these thoughts, but I perceived a hint of bitterness in his smile when Grandma was mentioned, suggesting that he may not be entirely happy. But it’s not possible, right?
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