Chapter 42 Weariness

• GABRIELLA'S POV
• The intensity of our connection ignited a fire within me – a yearning for his care and attention. I leaned into his touch, seeking solace in his embrace. The heaviness of the day had taken its toll on me, and now, more than ever, I needed him to take care of me, just as I had taken care of our daughter.
• A hint of a smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he held me close. "Thank you, my love," he whispered. "But tonight, let me take care of you. Let me be the one to soothe your weariness."