Two days later, Vanessa dragged herself from her car up the steps from the mansion’s garage. She had not had much to do in the office since Nick had instructed his staff to ensure she took it easy. However, her back and legs had been aching all day. She felt tired and cranky and, heaven help her, she missed Nick. He called frequently, and every time, she felt heartache to be with him. She was trying not to resent the fact he was not around. After all, he was putting systems in place to prepare for his prolonged absence when the baby came. He had insisted on taking paternity leave. He wanted to be there for her.
While she found it sweet, she wanted and needed him now.
She did not vocalize her thoughts. She was trying not to be selfish.
She had spent more than one night enjoying the f
