Chapter 5

One week is indeed very tight for creating a perfect work of art.

But in my mind, I had already sketched out a design - it was an unfulfilled dream from my time studying in Paris.

It was a gown with the pattern of Wang Ximeng's "A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains" painted on it.

Silk lining embroidered with Chinese landscapes. An organza overlay to add a dreamy, ethereal feel. The main colors would be smoky gray with low-saturation blue-green and white tones...

I pulled three all-nighters to complete the design. After the final stroke, I collapsed onto the desk in the study and fell into a deep sleep.

In my dreams, I heard Lucas gently scolding: "How could you fall asleep here..."

I felt his strong arms lift me up and carefully place me on the bed, followed by a light kiss on my forehead.

...

The next morning, I rushed out the door with my drawings.

Lucas chased after me: "Staying up late every night, and now getting up so early! Aria Sinclair, do you care about your health at all? What about the baby?"

Seeing how worried he was, I couldn't help but smile. "I'm fine, I feel great. Work makes me happy! The baby's good too, I felt it move just now!"

"Then, then what about me? Don't you care about me anymore?" Lucas furrowed his brow and pouted.

Is this what a sulky CEO looks like? I couldn't help but giggle and gave him a quick kiss to reassure him.

"That's more like it! Oh, and Mom's coming to New York to see you in the next couple days. Make sure you come home early!"

Hearing that my outgoing and friendly mother-in-law was visiting, I was also very happy and nodded repeatedly.

Little did I know that when I got to the office, things would take an unexpected turn.