"As for them... they've taken a serious hit. They'll probably need the next few months to recover."
Alaric Davenport paused for a moment before continuing, "You can focus on the pregnancy and rest easy for a while."
...
Rosalind Lowell cradled her large belly. The doctor had said this was the final month, and that she had to be extra careful.
Worried, Alaric Davenport had arranged for a large staff to attend to her.
For the child's sake alone, she was careful, obediently accepting the care he lavished on her. But compared to how they were before, a deep sense of distance had grown between them.
"Ma'am, please be careful."
Gazing out at the bright world before her, she felt her spirits lift.
She had decided to come to the manor, thinking the fresh air and beautiful scenery would be perfect for the final stage of her pregnancy.
Alaric Davenport would rush over every day after work, only leaving once she had gone to sleep.
