Bathed in the soft glow, her face softened into a tender expression shared by many new mothers.

Yet, it was an expression that Raphael had never witnessed.

Flora, with years of wisdom behind her, cast aside the affectionate display of the couple and addressed Olivia with a note of concern.

"Did the baby move?"

Olivia cradled her belly and offered a warm smile. "Yes. I've never felt this before."