Chapter 324

"No, after popping that pill, the pain's gone," Siena said, but Isabella could still tell something was off with her.

Isabella chimed in, "Hey, I'm free next week. Let's hit up the hospital together."

Siena's eyes got all teary. She was super touched and grabbed Isabella's hand. "Thanks, Isabella."

Isabella, feeling a bit awkward, pulled her hand back. "No problem."

From outside, Sebastian's voice called out, "Bella?"

"Coming!" Isabella shouted back. She turned to Siena and said, "Gotta go. Tonight, we'll handle Sweetie. You've been busting your butt all day, so get some rest."

"Alright, I'll tidy up Sweetie's crib and then crash," Siena said, bending down to fix the crib.

Isabella felt a pang of sympathy watching her. Just as she was about to say something, Sebastian walked in holding Sweetie. "Isabella, I've been calling you forever. What's up?"

"Nothing." Isabella turned away and walked off with Sebastian.

As soon as they left, Siena straightened up and walked to the door. She leaned against the doorframe, quietly watching them leave, her nails digging into the wood.

The next morning, before Isabella even opened her eyes, she heard Sebastian's steady voice mixed with Sweetie's cooing.

Sebastian said, "Sweetie, I'm Daddy."

Sweetie responded, "Ah."

Sebastian said, "Say Daddy."

Sweetie responded, "Mm."

When Isabella opened her eyes, she saw Sebastian lying on his side in the warm, hazy morning light, gently pinching Sweetie's cheeks and patiently teaching her to say "Daddy."

Sebastian said, "Come on, say Daddy."

"Wow." Sweetie wriggled a bit, her tiny fist softly hitting Sebastian's nose.

Sebastian was speechless.

Isabella couldn't help but laugh out loud. Almost instantly, Sebastian looked up, showing a helpless expression. "Isabella, look at Sweetie. Such a tiny kid, and she's already hitting me!"

Isabella sat up and teased Sweetie, "Sebastian, aren't you being a bit childish?"

The next second, Sebastian grabbed her hand and pulled her over, making her lie on his chest.

Sebastian took the opportunity to lift Isabella's chin and kissed her on the lips, his voice husky. "How about we do something not so childish?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Isabella was pulled into the covers, and Sebastian's passionate kisses followed.

Isabella pushed him away. "Sebastian, Sweetie is still here!"

Then Sebastian picked up Isabella and walked to the sofa.

He pressed Isabella into the sofa, and a wave of irresistible tenderness ensued.

"Sebastian," Isabella panted, unable to resist Sebastian's advances. She could only cling softly to Sebastian, her whole body heating up under his touch.

"Bella," Sebastian's fingers interlocked with Isabella's, their clothes almost completely off. Sebastian's eyes were filled with desire. He kissed Isabella repeatedly, his voice gentle as he called her name over and over.

Isabella's lust was ignited by Sebastian. She reached out, wrapped her arms around his neck, and offered her lips.

Her initiative nearly drove Sebastian wild.

Sebastian's palm gripped Isabella's waist tightly, pressing her close. In the heat of the moment, Sebastian said, "Bella, Bella, I love you."

Isabella said, "I love you too, Sebastian."

Just as Isabella was ready to embrace everything, a sudden noise came from the door, followed by the sound of something hitting the floor.

Isabella whipped her head around and saw Siena standing there, looking like a deer caught in headlights. Her hands were still up, eyes wide as saucers.

In that moment, Isabella felt her blood rush to her head, almost paralyzing her.

Sebastian was quicker on the uptake. Almost as soon as Isabella turned to see Siena, he grabbed a blanket and threw it over her.

Sebastian frowned and barked at Siena, "Get out!"

Siena stood there, stunned for a few seconds, then bolted out of the room.

The door slammed shut, startling Sweetie, who had been quietly sucking her fingers, and she suddenly started wailing.

Isabella pushed Sebastian away, quickly walked to the bed, and scooped up Sweetie to calm her down.

Sebastian walked over and draped the blanket over her shoulders. "My bad, I forgot to lock the door."

Isabella felt a bit embarrassed but still defended Siena, "She didn't mean to. I think Siena's pretty timid; don't scare her."

Sebastian paused for a moment before nodding. "Alright."

After that, they headed downstairs for breakfast.

Siena was originally in the dining room, but when she saw them coming down, she quickly ducked into the kitchen.

Taking the chance to grab a spoon from the kitchen, Isabella said to Siena, "You okay?"

Siena kept her head down, looking guilty. "I'm sorry, Isabella. I really didn't mean to. I thought Sweetie should be up by now, and I was worried you were still sleeping, so I wanted to check."

It's super awkward for a couple to get caught like that by someone else. But seeing Siena so remorseful, Isabella didn't want to scold her further. "Next time, can you knock before coming in? That way, we can avoid these awkward moments. Right?"

Siena nodded. "You're right! I'll definitely knock next time! I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

"Alright," Isabella said, "It's cool now."

Siena bit her lip, still looking worried. "What about Sebastian?"

Isabella said, "It was an honest mistake. He won't hold it against you. Just make sure it doesn't happen again."

Siena nodded. "Okay."

After breakfast, Sebastian headed to work.

Isabella had no plans for the day, but then Nina called, asking for her help to check on some stuff at the company.

It was mostly about some renovation details. Nina had classes today and couldn't make it, so she asked if Isabella could go and oversee things.

Isabella agreed. She called Laura, and after Laura arrived, she went to the company.

But as soon as Isabella got to the company, Laura called, "Isabella, come back quick!"

Hearing the urgency in Laura's voice, Isabella was taken aback and asked, "What's wrong?"

Isabella thought, 'I've only been out for like half an hour.'

She could faintly hear Sweetie crying. Laura said, "I can't explain it over the phone. Just come back quick."

Isabella guessed that Sweetie might be feeling unwell, so she quickly said, "Okay, I'm on my way."

After hanging up, Isabella drove back in a hurry.

When Isabella parked the car, Laura was already waiting at the door.

Isabella jogged over and asked from a distance, "What happened?"