Chapter 45

Inside the small incubator was a plant seedling with leaves that had an unusually pale violet hue. It looked unlike anything you'd see in a typical botanical lab. "He really found it? That's incredible!" Nadia cradled the incubator like it held a priceless gem, her voice trembling with excitement. Watching her, Callum felt a tight pull in his chest. They had been married for three years, and not once had he seen her this alive and radiant. The way she looked at Frank, with such unwavering trust and warmth, hit him like a punch to the gut. His gaze then shifted across the table. Samuel, cool and composed, had just peeled a large prawn with practiced ease and gently placed it onto Nadia's plate. She didn't even look to see who did it, picking it up and eating it without a second thought, as if it were second nature. Samuel then began to serve more of her favorite dishes onto her plate. Occasionally, he topped off her juice glass without a word. Every gesture was smooth, famili