Betrayal
Meanwhile…
Eli felt slightly nervous but unperturbed. When Ririna told him the news of her second pregnancy, he was filled with satisfaction and relief that he was able to save her on time. The feeling he was experiencing was so great it almost amounted to euphoria.
Naturally, he had all the reasons in the world to get mad at her recklessness, he thought. However, knowing that not only did he save her life but also their other child brought him a sense of relief. He didn't expect that, but he was grateful that Aoi was able to protect his wife during his absence.
Eli sipped the Earl Grey tea that Ririna prepared for him earlier. She also left some newly baked cookies on his desk beside the laptop he kept on her study room at the Peach Blossom Garden. He waited for her to come back as she welcomed Rion at the front door per Skyler's request.