Chapter 147

Dominic felt a flicker of unease at his mother's words.

In the past, he had been unwilling to be intimate with Elara. They weren't truly married, and he had no obligation to her. He didn't want to risk a future showdown where she could leverage a child against him.

But now, things felt different. There was a logic to Stella's words. No matter how strong-willed Elara was, a child would tie her to h