Chapter 83 Chapter 83
The morning sun rose softly over the mansion, painting the living room in warm gold. The air smelled of breakfast — fresh bread, butter, and warm milk. Savannah was still upstairs, sleeping with the baby close to her chest. It had been a long night, but a beautiful one. Adrian hadn’t stopped smiling since they came back from dinner.
He sat at the dining table, sipping his coffee slowly, his mind full of plans. Across from him sat Aunt Lisa, her cheerful face glowing as usual. She was busy peeling oranges and talking non-stop, her voice full of excitement.
“So, tell me,” she said, looking at Adrian with curious eyes, “when exactly are you planning to make it official? You can’t keep that poor girl waiting forever.”
Adrian chuckled, shaking his head. “Aunty Lisa, please… not so loud. Savannah is still sleeping.”
Lisa rolled her eyes. “Oh, don’t ‘aunty’ me. I’m serious, Adrian. You can’t just have her living here like this with a baby and no ring. People will talk. And you know how gossip spreads.”
He smiled softly, stirring his coffee. “You think I don’t know? I’ve already been thinking about it. I want to do it right, Aunt Lisa. I want it to be perfect. She’s been through enough pain. I want to give her peace — not just words.”
Lisa leaned forward, eyes shining. “So, you’re really serious about marrying her?”
Adrian nodded slowly. “More than anything. Savannah isn’t just a woman to me. She’s… my peace. She makes everything feel right again.”
Aunt Lisa clapped her hands like a happy child. “Ah! I knew it! I knew this day would come. The moment I saw the way you looked at her, I told myself, ‘Lisa, that woman is the one!’”
Adrian laughed quietly. “You’re always right, aren’t you?”
She smiled proudly. “Of course, I am. But Adrian, we need to plan things well. You can’t just rush into it. Savannah just gave birth, she needs time to recover. But you should start preparing quietly. Don’t tell her yet. Let it be a surprise.”
Adrian nodded thoughtfully. “That’s exactly what I was thinking. I’ll wait till she’s stronger. Then I’ll make it special — something simple, just for her.”
Lisa’s face softened. “You’re a good man, Adrian. That girl is lucky to have you. I still remember how she looked when I first met her — so quiet, so shy. Now she smiles, she glows. You brought her back to life.”
He smiled faintly. “She brought me back too, Aunt Lisa. After everything I went through… I never thought I’d love again. But Savannah… she changed me.”
Lisa looked touched. “That’s what love does. It heals.”
They sat in silence for a moment, the morning light shining softly between them. Then Lisa leaned closer again, lowering her voice like she was sharing a secret. “So tell me, do you have a ring yet?”
Adrian chuckled. “Not yet. But I’ve already spoken to someone about designing one. Something simple, nothing flashy. Just beautiful — like her.”
Lisa grinned widely. “Ah! You see, you’re already deep in love. I knew it. The serious Adrian has finally fallen. God bless this love.”
He laughed again, trying to hide the warmth in his chest. “Aunty Lisa, you talk too much.”
“Of course I do!” she said proudly. “Someone has to keep this house lively. The maids are too scared to gossip when I’m around.”
They both laughed. Just then, a soft sound came from upstairs — the baby crying. Adrian looked up immediately, his smile returning. “She’s awake.”
Lisa waved her hand. “Go on, lovebird. Go check on your little family. I’ll handle breakfast.”
Adrian stood up and walked upstairs, his heart full. When he opened the bedroom door, he saw Savannah sitting up in bed, gently rocking the baby. Her hair was a little messy, her eyes still sleepy, but she looked beautiful.
“Hey,” he said softly, walking closer. “Good morning.”
She smiled faintly. “Morning. I didn’t know you were already awake.”
“I’ve been up for a while,” he said, sitting beside her. “Aunty Lisa was just scolding me as usual.”
Savannah laughed quietly. “What did she say this time?”
“Just the usual,” he teased. “That I should take care of you more, and that she’s the boss of this house.”
Savannah smiled wider. “She really likes to talk.”
He looked at her tenderly. “She likes you a lot. She said you’ve brought life into this house again.”
Savannah’s face softened, and she looked down at the baby. “I don’t even know how to thank you, Adrian. For everything. You’ve done more than I ever dreamed of.”
He took her hand gently. “You don’t have to thank me, Savannah. You deserve happiness. You and this little one are my happiness now.”
Her eyes met his, and something warm passed between them — quiet, deep, and full of love.
The baby’s cry broke the silence again, and Savannah laughed softly. “Looks like someone is hungry.”
Adrian smiled. “Then I’ll go tell Aunt Lisa to bring breakfast. After that, we’ll take a walk in the garden. You need fresh air.”
“Okay,” she said, still smiling.
He stood up, took one last look at her, and left the room. As he walked downstairs, his heart felt lighter than it had in years. Soon, he told himself, he would make Savannah his wife.
Aunt Lisa was in the kitchen when he returned. She winked when she saw him. “So? How’s the mother and child?”
“They’re fine,” he replied, trying to hide his smile.
“Good,” she said, pointing her finger at him. “Now, hurry up and plan that wedding before someone else steals her heart.”
Adrian laughed. “No one’s stealing anything, Aunt Lisa. She’s already mine.”
Lisa grinned wide, satisfied. “Then keep it that way.”
And as the laughter filled the house, everything felt warm, peaceful, and perfect — at least for now.