Chapter 501
With that, they both fell silent.
"Big Dipper's branch in Southeast Aelinne is also in trouble,’ Draxton said.
Isabella's expression froze.
And then, all was silent again.
"I have to make a trip down to Southeast Aelinne myself.”
‘You'll have to go and see for yourself."
A moment later, the two of them spoke. And it was at the same time.
The two of them met each other's eyes and smiled.
Draxton lowered his head to look at Isabella's stomach, then said, "I thought that since I missed Ricky and Betty's birth, I could stay by your side through the entire time until this one comes along.”
Isabella caressed her stomach and said softly, "There's no need to make things so difficult for yourself. Now, things are not the same as in the past. You may be leaving for now, but I know you will return to my side soon enough. At the very least, you will be here with me when this child is born."
Draxton did not say anything. Instead, he went forward and gently pulled her into his arms.
It was a warm hug. There was nothing ambiguous about the feelings they had for each other then. It was only warmth.
“You must be more careful. We know nothing about Southeast Aelinne. I'm not even sure if this is a setup to lead you past, or something else.” Isabella said worriedly.
If she were not pregnant at this time, without question, she would make the trip with Draxton.
However, she had to be very careful now that she was carrying a child.
Draxton's eyes looked slightly cold as he said, "Don't worry. I, Draxton Lockwood, will only die of old age, and I will only die for my wife and children. Everyone else can forget about messing with my life!"
Isabella's eyes were slightly red, but the corners of her lips curled up slightly into a small smile. She stood on her tiptoes and wrapped her arms around the man's neck. Then she gently kissed him on the forehead.
And then, Isabelle said, "These are the most heart-touching words of love someone has ever said to me.
Draxton lifted his arms and pulled her into his embrace again.
Isabella rested her chin on his shoulder. Then, she closed her eyes with a smile.
Draxton wrapped one arm around her waist and gently stroked her long hair with the other. The two of them hugged each other quietly.
Without saying anything, without doing anything.
They only let go of each other when they heard the children coming up the stairs. Then Ricky and Betty poked their heads in together when they reached the door.
Isabella beckoned them in with a wave. And the two little children immediately rushed into the room within a flash.
Draxton squatted down and pulled the two little kids into his arms. "Daddy is going on a work trip and will not be around for a while. How about you guys help Daddy take care of Mommy?"
The two kids nodded obediently at first. Then Ricky asked, "Where are you going, Daddy?"
Draxton paused for a moment before saying honestly, "To Southeast Aelinne. Something happened to Aunt Ziana and Uncle Jake in Southeast Aelinne. Dad is going to rescue them.”
Ricky blinked sternly and thought for a moment before saying, "Then Daddy, you have to protect yourself.”
The look in Draxton's eyes was incomparably gentle. He gently stroked Ricky's curly hair and promised with a smile, "Daddy will stay safe, that's for sure."
Betty fluttered the eyelashes of her big eyes and said, “It's a piece of cake for Daddy. Daddy, go quickly and come back soon! Bring silly Uncle Jake and Aunt Ziana back early!"
Isabella and Draxton were instantly amused. Isabella pinched Betty's cute little face and said, "My dear daughter, you are such a tyrant!"
A discontented Betty pouted and said, "Mommy, my face is already round from your pinching. Now it is even rounder!"
As she spoke, Betty leaned over and said, "Mommy, pinch this side too."
Isabella could not stop laughing.
Draxton reached out and gently pinched Betty's little face. "My dear daughter, are you sure you have not gained weight recently?"
Betty adamantly refused to admit it and said, "No way. Betty is a little fairy. Little fairies do not gain weight!"
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