My Unborn Baby Chose My Husband for Me novel Chapter 259

Catching the unmistakable hint of jealousy in Lucian's voice, Seraphina couldn't help but laugh. "She was just marking her territory. I played along and assured her I have absolutely zero interest in Sebastian."

"Whether she's assured or not, what does that have to do with you?" Lucian's tone remained cool, but the corner of his mouth twitched upward.

Looking at his profile, Seraphina suddenly realized that this powerful man could be remarkably childish sometimes.

He clearly cared, but he insisted on acting aloof.

"Right, right, it has nothing to do with me," Seraphina humored him. "Right now, my heart only has room for our baby, and..."

She trailed off, leaving the sentence hanging.

Lucian waited a beat, and when she didn't finish, he prompted, "And what?"

The tips of Seraphina's ears turned pink. "Nothing. Just keep your eyes on the road."

Lucian smiled faintly, not pushing the issue, but a profound softness settled into his eyes.

Little Bean let out a yawn in her belly and mumbled sleepily, "Mommy, Daddy is smiling again. He looks so silly."

Seraphina almost burst out laughing and quickly covered her mouth.

Where did this kid learn to talk so much trash?

...

It was quite late by the time they returned to the Langford estate.

Susan came out to greet them and help Seraphina with her things. Seeing the boxes of Honeyed Almond Petit Fours, she smiled and asked, "Ma'am, where are these from? They smell incredible."

"From the Harrisons. Their chef made them. You should try some," Seraphina said, changing into her slippers and collapsing onto the sofa with a long exhale.

She hadn't walked much today, but carrying a heavy belly around was still exhausting.

She finally understood just how draining pregnancy could be.

Lucian walked over and sat down beside her, resting a hand on her belly. "Was the baby good today?"

Right on cue, Little Bean delivered a swift kick, landing squarely against Lucian's palm.

Lucian's expression softened instantly.

Watching his face, a wave of warmth washed over Seraphina's heart.

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