Chapter 1052

Jonah's lips curved into a smile. "Honey, do you really want me to come home?" he asked. Hailey's voice was soft and sweet as she replied, "I want to cuddle with you while I sleep." Her coquettish tone made Jonah's whole body weaken. Since Hailey's pregnancy, their intimate moments had become rare, and even a little teasing from her was enough to stir him. Gripping his phone tightly, Jonah replied, "As much as I'd love to cuddle you and the baby, I've got an urgent matter at the office tonight. I can't leave yet." A faint disappointment tugged at Hailey's heart. "Alright then… But you have to promise to rest too." "Okay." Once the call ended, Hailey lay alone in bed. Without Jonah there, the room felt especially cold and empty. Nonetheless, she didn't want to interrupt him at work. She placed her hand on her belly and whispered, "My little one, Daddy's busy right now. Looks like it's just the two of us tonight." Suddenly, the baby gave Hailey a little kick, as though silently r