Chapter 706

Someone like Nicole—so kind, so full of warmth—would have been happy anywhere. But in the Morgans, life had been harder than needed. Thankfully, Alfredo was a man who understood and cherished her, and their marriage had remained strong over the years. As Ruby finished looking through the yarn, she suddenly remembered why she had come. Turning to Lila, her face lit up with excitement. "Can I touch it?" Lila blinked, taking a second to realize she was talking about her belly. Then, she nodded. Ruby moved closer, glancing at Noah before carefully reaching out. The curve of Lila's belly was firm yet soft, and just as Ruby's fingers brushed against it, she felt a faint movement from within. Her eyes widened in pure astonishment. "Wait… the baby can already move?" That was incredible! Noah, watching her reaction, couldn't help but smile. Lila nodded. "Almost four months now. The doctor said that I'd start feeling movement around this time." Speaking of which, she suddenly remembere