Chapter 347

Renee rested a hand on her belly, eyeing him suspiciously. Was it just her imagination, or had there been something odd about the way he said "I won't"? ********* The following day, sunlight streamed into the master bedroom through the parted curtains, casting a brilliant golden hue across the wooden floor. Renee awoke to find Marcelo beside her, laptop perched on his legs as he pored over financial statements. “Why aren't you going to work today?" Renee queried. If she hadn't known about the company's thriving stock prices and increasing monthly profits, she might have worried something was amiss. Marcelo gently touched her head, smoothing her hair with a tenderness that softened his typically reserved demeanor. “Aren't you joining me today?" he reminded her, his morning voice a rich, soothing timbre. Only then did Renee remember the matter with Vivian. After changing and heading to the bathroom, Renee found Marcelo had already squeezed toothpaste onto her brush, handing it to her. Ta