Babel Novel
Chapter 4138
Raphael watched his wife’s figure disappear into the night.
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The air was cold, and his jacket still hung on her shoulders.
Though she was more than six months pregnant, she still appeared slender from behind.
Her gait retained the grace of a woman from a distinguished family, yet she had assured him she was willing to face hardships alongside him.
After a long moment, Raphael headed to the kitchen.
He prepared two bowls of noodle soup with eggs and baked two sugar-free cupcakes.
As he placed them on the table, he said softly, “It seems I haven’t cooked for you since we got married.
”
He cut a small piece of the cupcake for her.
“I hope it’s a boy,” he continued.
“I’d like to name him Jarvis.
If it’s a girl, I’d feel sorry for her having to endure hardship with me.
”
Elissa ate gracefully.
After a while, she said gently, “I’ll take good care of our child.
I’ll take them to amusement parks and buy them toys and treats.
But Raphael, you need to work hard so we can live well.
I’ll be fine not living in a fancy villa like this, but I don’t want to share a place with others.
I want at least a studio apartment.
”
Raphael’s eyes softened.
After a moment, he replied quietly, “Got it.
”
Late at night, two bowls of noodle soup brought an unusual warmth to the otherwise quiet night.
With no servants at home, Elissa moved to do the dishes, but Raphael stopped her.Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.
“I’ll take care of it.
You rest,” he said.
Elissa blinked.
After a moment, she replied, “I’m not that fragile.
I can handle housework too.
”
But Raphael didn’t let her.
In a low voice, he said, “Elissa, I don’t want you to suffer with me.
At least you don’t need to do housework when I’m home.
”
Elissa said nothing more.
Raphael put the dishes in the sink and rolled up his sleeves.
In fact, he hadn’t done housework for many years.
Since his career took off, he hadn’t needed to do any of such things.
But now, he felt very calm.
This seemingly miserable night reminded him of the hardships he and his mother had endured.
After his mother died, he felt like he had nowhere to belong.
But now, Elissa made him feel comforted and safe.
He had never experienced such peaceful nights before.