Lying on the soft bed, my long hair scattered on the bed and around my neck, gradually dampened by sweat. My thoughts became sluggish. Husband... I tried to call out this possessive term several times, but each time I couldn't say the complete words, only uttering fragmented, muffled murmurs. I slowly opened my eyes and looked up, only to meet Dominic Hartnell's dark, ink-like eyes. He suddenly stopped moving. "Wife... be good, call me husband..." His voice, as if possessing magic, gently plucked at the strings of my heart. My eyes flickered, and an uncontrollable smile gradually spread across my lips. Wife... I found these two words so pleasant coming from his mouth!"Liliana Zanetti, wife... call me, I want to hear you call me..." My scattered thoughts drifted for a while before I stuttered and called out. "Husband... husband..." After that, Dominic Hartnell followed suit like he was under a spell, constantly asking me to call him husband. Actually, this moment of pleasure couldn't compare to the madness we had before, but I felt satisfied. Perhaps it was because of my mood, today... was a very happy day. For me and Dominic Hartnell, it was a long-awaited and important day. Afterwards, I lay weakly on the bed, and Dominic Hartnell poured warm water and carefully cleaned me. After finishing all of this, he lay back on the bed and pulled me into his embrace. "Wife."I laughed as if I had found a treasure, and replied crisply, "Husband." This feeling of having no worries and everything going smoothly is truly wonderful. Just the thought that Dominic Hartnell and I would soon be legally married made me unable to help but want to laugh happily. However, there are still some things I want to say before everything becomes a reality. Consider me being sentimental at the wrong time. I pushed away Dominic Hartnell's hand resting on my shoulder, held my stomach, sat up straight, and leaned closer. "Dominic Hartnell... from now on, you will be my husband, the father of little Gilbert Hartnell." "Dominic Hartnell, I am no longer a young and pretty sister, I have been married before, and we have gone through so many ups and downs... before we actually get married, I want to give you the chance to change your mind." "Will you... regret it? Will you regret it in the future?" Dominic Hartnell gently held my chin with one hand and covered my hand on my stomach with the other. "They are my children, and you are their mother. It is only natural for me to marry you. Why would I regret it?" "Besides... Liliana Zanetti, you have filled this place in my heart from the beginning." I stared at him, not knowing how to respond for a long time. In the end, I could only raise my head and kiss his lips. "Dominic Hartnell, thank you... thank you for always persevering and never giving up." He pressed the back of my head, turning passivity into initiative. It wasn't until our breaths became heavy that the slightly tainted kiss ended. "Wife... don't provoke me."I dryly chuckled twice, straightened my disheveled collar, and muttered, "Come on, I was just innocently kissing you. It was you who couldn't resist the temptation and lost control..." Dominic Hartnell narrowed his eyes, held my chin, and threatened, "That's an interesting way to put it, wife. How about we explore it further and see how innocent a kiss can be?" I paused for a moment, then grinned, revealing eight pearly white teeth, and said, "No, no, no... I'm pregnant now, so it's not suitable to engage in too much of that." "We were tired just now, let's rest and chat." Dominic Hartnell smiled, "As the wife says, as the husband, I naturally have to listen. Anyway, we have plenty of opportunities in the future, so we're not in a hurry." "Come here, let me hold you." He said there will be plenty of opportunities in the future... What opportunities? I twitched the corner of my mouth, feeling a sense of impending doom.But... well, even if that's the case, it's still a few months away. Besides, when these two little Gilbert Hartnell children in my belly come out, it will be like having a powerful weapon. I don't believe that Dominic Hartnell can't be tamed by me and the children. Hmph, for now, let's just enjoy the present comfort. I silently calculated in my mind for a long time, then decisively nestled into Dominic Hartnell's open arms. Dominic Hartnell tightened his arms and held me securely. "By the way, what were you and my mom doing in the garden during the day? What did she say to you?" I hesitated, contemplating whether to tell him the truth. After a moment of hesitation, I decided to be honest. After all, it was just his mother's final test for me, and I didn't think it would matter if I told him. And she doesn't oppose us being together either. So, I organized my thoughts and told Dominic Hartnell everything that happened in the garden. Dominic Hartnell remained silent throughout, and I was a bit worried that he might be angry with his mother. Now that things had finally calmed down between him and his mother, I didn't want any more conflicts. I thought about speaking up for her. It was quite miraculous, really. I never thought there would come a day when I would be defending his mother. I cleared my throat gently before speaking, "You mustn't blame your mother. She only wants what's best for you and is afraid that I may not have genuine intentions." "It was just a small test, and I don't think it's a big deal. Besides, thanks to her test, she was moved by my words and accepted me.""Now, your mother knows who I truly am, and that's a good thing." As I spoke, Dominic Hartnell kept his gaze fixed on me. After I finished speaking, he gently stroked my cheek and asked in a low voice, "I remember last time she gave you money, and you were quite upset. Why aren't you angry this time and even speaking up for her?"