The next morning, Ava headed to the mall bright and early.
As a first-time mother-to-be, she couldn't help feeling a bit excited—finally starting to prepare clothes for her baby.
The baby wasn't due for months, but she still wanted everything ready in advance.
Compared to Liam, though, her excitement was downright mild. That man had been ready to build a nursery the moment they saw the positive test.
Before her pregnancy, she usually had Zane, the driver, accompany her on errands. Now Liam had added another professional bodyguard, a man named Ace, to the detail.
Along with them was Mary, who had appointed herself Ava's round-the-clock caretaker. She carried a thermos of warm lemon water and a whole stash of sweet-and-sour snacks in case Ava felt nauseous.
Just going out for a quick shopping trip, Ava now had an entourage of three people trailing behind her.
She wasn't really used to all the attention.
