Chapter 229

The next day. By the time Delia Fleming woke up, the sun was already high in the sky. Lucky for her, it was the weekend and Curtis Stockton hadn't gone out. He’d even made her breakfast and simmered bird’s nest soup just for her. A man like that doing all this—if she said she wasn’t touched, she’d be lying to herself. “Have the bird's nest soup first, then breakfast,” Curtis said, his voice low and gentle as water, placing the bowl in front of her. Delia didn’t hesitate. She picked up the spoon and dug in right away. Watching her gobble it down, Curtis chuckled and reached out to wipe the corner of her mouth. “Slow down a little.” She finished the whole bowl, looking completely satisfied, and rubbed her belly. “Ugh, I swear I’m giving up everything for these two little troublemakers.” “Hm?” “Don’t you see I’ve totally gained weight? Look at the flab on my arms, and my waist—ugh! You’ve basically fattened me up.” With a calm demeanor, Curtis arranged the rest of the breakfast in front o