After dinner, Rita tugged at Violette's hand, looking a bit worn out, "Mama, I'm sleepy. Can you give me a bath?"
The nanny immediately stepped forward, offering to help. But Rita, looking somewhat drowsy and moody, insisted, "I want Mama to bathe me."
Odette walked over with a smile and said, “Rita, soon your mom’s belly is going to get big. By then, she might not be able to help you with your bath.”
Rita looked a bit startled and touched Violette’s flat belly.
Demonstrating on Violette’s belly, Odette said, “By then, your mama's belly might be as big as this."
Rita looked a little frightened. Her mouth was agape and her little face showed full of disbelief. Odette carried Rita upstairs, meanwhile telling Violette, "Violette, you go take a break."
Violette was worried about Rita, but Elijah grabbed her arm, saying, "Come with me for a bit."
Violette went over to him and asked, "Where to?" She added, "I'm sure Makayla is worn out from playing today. You guys should head back."
Elijah took her hand and said, "Let's go for a walk. The bodyguard will take Makayla home."
Summer was coming. The days were getting longer and the weather was getting hotter. The breeze outside was particularly refreshing. They both had a long nap in the afternoon, so he figured she wasn't tired and wanted to take her for a walk.
Violette assumed that by "going for a walk," he meant strolling around their neighborhood. However, Elijah opened the car door instead.
Standing outside the car, Violette asked doubtfully, "Where are you thinking of going?"
Elijah replied calmly, "Let's go shopping."
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