After Selena Kensington finished her bath, Sterling Norwood carried her out of the bathroom.

He laid Selena down on the bed.

Seeing the color gradually return to her face, Sterling’s expression softened.

"Sleep."

He said softly.

Selena tugged on Sterling’s sleeve, "Together."

Sterling’s gaze softened, and he pulled back the covers and lay down.

Selena snuggled up to him, affectionately nuzzling into his embrace.

Sterling was amused by her playful nudging, a faint smile playing at the corners of his mouth.

He lifted his hand, gently patting Selena’s back as if to soothe her. "Go to sleep."

Hearing his words, Selena stopped her playful nuzzling.

She obediently closed her eyes and fell asleep in Sterling’s arms.

Sterling didn’t stop his gentle patting, continuing until Selena fell into a deep sleep.

Only then did he stop, gazing at Selena’s peacefully sleeping face.

But when he remembered the pained and suppressed look Selena had just moments ago, an unexplainable anxiety rose within him.

Sterling’s gaze lingered on Selena’s face for a moment before slowly moving downward...

His eyes rested on Selena’s lower abdomen.

Sterling raised his hand, his touch almost imperceptible so as not to wake Selena.

When his hand brushed over Selena’s lower abdomen through her clothing, his gaze deepened.

"Stop torturing her..."

He murmured softly.

Yet a flash of eerie red light flickered in his eyes.

*

Having expended so much energy the previous night, Selena slept exceptionally deeply.

When she awoke, it was already noon.

Selena surveyed the bedroom, noticing that Sterling was not present.

She sat up, stretching her somewhat stiff body.

However, as she got out of bed, a sudden movement caused her to feel a bit dizzy.

"..."

It was likely due to the exhaustion from yesterday.

Selena sat on the edge of the bed for a moment before getting up to freshen up.

When she went downstairs, she found the living room filled with people.

Sterling, Grandma Jennings, Hugh Kensington...

Seeing Grandma Jennings and Hugh there, Selena raised her eyebrows slightly.

The moment Selena stepped into the hall, Sterling sensed her presence and turned around.

Upon seeing Selena, he immediately stood up from the sofa and walked over briskly.

"Are you hungry?"

He asked softly, supporting Selena’s arm.

Selena nodded slightly, "A little."

"The kitchen has prepared lunch; I’ll have them heat it up."

As soon as Sterling spoke, the butler had already heard.

So without needing Sterling’s further instructions, the butler headed to the kitchen to relay the message.

Sterling led Selena to the center of the living room.

Once Selena sat down, Grandma Jennings asked worriedly, "Selie, do you feel any discomfort now?"

Selena responded to the sudden onset too abruptly, leaving them all unprepared.

Selena shook her head slightly, "I’m much better now, Grandma."

Grandma Jennings sighed in relief, "That’s good."

"Timothy and the others will be back in the next few days, so you won’t have to suffer so much pain anymore."

Selena nodded obediently, "Alright."

Grandma Jennings sighed, a trace of worry lining her brows.

"No wonder things were peaceful before; it turns out that it only starts when the newborn is fully formed and begins to grow..."

"Fortunately, we weren’t relieved too soon, there’s still time to manage everything."

Hugh comfortingly patted Grandma Jennings on the back.

"Grandma, don’t worry too much, sister will get through this."

Selena chimed in supportively, "Yes, Grandma. Look, I’m doing quite well now."

With both grandchildren offering solace, Grandma Jennings’s expression eased considerably.

But ultimately, she still bestowed some Heavenly Master Power upon Selena, just in case.

"Although it can’t stop the newborn from consuming, at least it can protect your spleen."

Grandma Jennings sighed, speaking slowly.

Selena quickly nodded, "Thank you, Grandma!"

Grandma Jennings gave her a sidelong glance, "No rush in thanking me; your safety is the greatest gratitude."

Selena immediately replied sweetly, "I know, I know."

After observing Selena for a while, Grandma Jennings and Hugh decided to leave.

Before they departed, Selena and Sterling escorted them out.

Watching Hugh help Grandma Jennings into the car and prepare to move to the driver’s seat, Selena couldn’t help but speak up, "Hugh."

Hugh promptly looked over, "What’s up, sis?"

Selena hesitated for a moment, "...Nothing."

"I just want you to keep an eye on Quinn during this time."

Felicity Dalton had awakened, yet there was no sign of actions from The Godsbane Organization.

Selena felt a vague unease.

Hugh paused after hearing Selena’s words.

"...Understood."

He had a sense that Selena might be concealing things from him.

But since Selena chose not to share, she must have her reasons.

Hugh saw no need to force Selena into a difficult position for information.

After Hugh and Grandma Jennings left, Sterling wrapped his arm around Selena’s waist and led her inside the manor.

Just as they re-entered the manor, the butler approached with a phone.

"Family Head, it’s a call from Silvester Norwood."

Selena was somewhat puzzled, but Sterling had already taken the phone and answered the call.

"What’s up."

Sterling asked coolly.

Sterling’s phone was not quiet, and Selena, standing beside him, could hear Silvester’s voice.

"Big brother, Lark Mayfield and Roxanne Sutton are almost at Aethelgard."

Selena was surprised to hear Silvester’s words.

She hadn’t expected Lark Mayfield and Roxanne Sutton to arrive so soon.

However, with their arrival, her plans could move forward as scheduled.

"’Invite’ them to the Norwood Family."

Sterling’s eyes glimmered subtly as he glanced at Selena, then instructed Silvester.

"Alright."

After finishing the conversation, Sterling ended the call.

Due to previous incidents, Sterling had arranged for someone to track Lark Mayfield’s movements.

When Lark Mayfield and Roxanne Sutton boarded the plane to Aethelgard, Sterling received the news.

So, the moment Lark and Roxanne got off the plane, Norwood Family’s people would be there to meet them.

After ending the call, Sterling guided Selena into the dining room.

"When will they arrive roughly?"

Selena asked.

"...In about two hours."

Sterling contemplated, then responded.

Selena nodded slightly, "I see..."

"Lark Mayfield’s visit surely isn’t only because of Roxanne. I should call Annelise Mayfield to come."

As Selena finished speaking, she took out her phone to message Hugh.

However, as soon as she took out her phone, Sterling took it away.

Selena looked at him curiously.

Sterling’s expression remained unchanged, "You’re hungry, eat first."