He lay on his side to gently stroke her belly, feeling a wave of tranquility wash over him.

The night was exceptionally peaceful.

As Elissa drifted toward sleep, she recalled her mother's visit and murmured softly, “My mom found out about my dad's affair. She came over this morning and seemed really upset.”

It had been some time since they started living together, so Raphael could easily tell what Elissa was thinking.

As soon as she mentioned it, Raphael knew what she wanted.