Chapter 242

• "No. Not yet. I know the rules. The babies have to stay a secret. That's why we've got this cabin," Elsie said, her voice calm and steady. She looked around the room with a sense of understanding, clearly aware of how important this moment was for us and how fragile everything felt right now.
• "Thank you," Ethan said quietly, offering her a grateful smile. His expression was sincere, and there was an obvious weight in his voice. Gratitude mixed with exhaustion was written all over his face.
• "I'll leave you guys alone. When you want to have a shower, there's linen in the cupboard there, and I will change the sheets and everything for you," Elsie added, her tone warm and nurturing, like a mother hen checking on her chicks. She gave me a small nod and stepped toward the door.