Ellis returned to the study room after her brief moment of discomfort, finding Antonietta leaving with a suggestive look. Curious, Ellis turned to Vittorio, who was watching her with a loving smile, and asked, "Did I miss something?"

Vittorio approached her, his eyes shining with the possibility of Ellis being pregnant. He kissed her passionately and gently caressed her belly as he softly said, "No. Actually, I'll let you finish studying..."

Ellis smiled, touched by Vittorio's ...