Back home, everything felt peaceful again, especially for Ever, who was finally able to relax.
Dorothy, their loyal and ever-observant maid, moved gracefully around the living room, tidying up with a fond smile as she listened to the children's chatter.
Ever leaned back, her hand resting gently over her baby bump, lost in the serenity of the moment. But that peace didn't last long.
"Mommy!" Isla suddenly exclaimed, her eyes narrowing in concern as she crawled closer. "The mosquitoes at the hotel were so bad! Look!" She pointed dramatically at Ever's exposed neck. "They bit you so badly! That's so many bites!"
Ever's eyes widened, realization hitting her a second too late.
Before she could respond, Dorothy, who had just walked by, froze mid-step. The older woman quickly turned her back, covering her mouth in a poor attempt to stifle her laughter.