However, her dignity and willpower were a little shaken. She had to regain the upper hand.

“About this nursery...,” Eden continued, as Ian reached the threshold of her suite. 

“What about it?”

He put her down again and looked at her with something like resignation in his eyes. 

“It'll be here, Eden told him softly. On this floor.”

They stared at each other for a moment in silence. Ian still didn't seem convinced, but didn't refuse firmly this time.

“Please…” Eden pleaded.

“Fine...,” he sighed. But away from my ears!

“Yes, Ian.”

Eden savored her triumph, but caught a shadow in her husband's eyes as he turned away, which ruined...