The afternoon sun shone brilliantly in the blue sky and its rays cast a warm glow over both of their bodies as they stepped out of the hospital.

The ultrasound had gone well and he and the doctor obliged Hazel's request that she wasn't ready to know the child's gender yet. She was happy that the child was in good condition.

He was happy too. She would be a very good mother. Seeing her take care of Romeo like her own was enough proof.

They walked to the car hand in hand in silence. Alessandro pulled the door open for her and helped her into the car before he shut...