Axel quietly entered the bedroom, aware that it was late at night, and he didn't want to startle his wife, who was already asleep in bed. Skillfully, Axel cleaned himself first, performed the evening prayer, and then joined Laura, who was already under the covers.

Axel gently pulled Laura's body closer to his, extending his hand to caress her beautiful face. He repeatedly stroked her cheeks and hair, which seemed to make Laura even more comfortable in her sleep.

Laura's face was slightly pale, lacking its usual radiance. Axel knew that during this pregnancy, Laura had been sleeping less. She would fall asleep quickly but wake up in the early...