Chapter 4143
Elissa could never fully grasp how much this meant to Raphael.
Without her and their baby, he could have lost the courage to rebuild his life, or worse, drifted into despair, numbing himself with alcohol.
But now, with Elissa and their unborn child, Raphael felt a renewed sense of purpose.
He told himself he had to persevere.
After atoning for his mistakes, he needed to move forward with his life with his family.
Hearing his words, Elissa didn’t reply.
She just smiled faintly.
Raphael got into the car and took one Last glance at the villa through the rearview mirror.
He had bought the house when he first returned to Duefron, but now, he was leaving it behind.
He vowed to himself that one day he would make a triumphant return with Elissa by his side.
Raphael promised he would provide the best life for Elissa and their child.
Elissa was pregnant, and with the baby due soon, Raphael wanted to make her as comfortable as possible.
Soon, they arrived at their new home, a cozy apartment.
Of course, it couldn’t compare to the grand villa.
But it was much better than Elissa had anticipated.
The kitchen, the furniture, and the overall condition of the place were all new and inviting.
After entering the bedroom, Elissa began hanging their clothes in the closet one by one.
While she organized the clothes, Raphael diligently wiped every corner of the apartment with disinfectant, ensuring it was spotless.
After that, Raphael wanted to cook something for Elissa, but the fridge was empty.
When he was about to head out to the nearest supermarket, Elissa stopped him.
Taking out her purse, she said, “I saw a grocery store across the street.
Why don’t we just go there and buy something for dinner?”
Raphael worried that she could get tired from the trip, but Elissa insisted on going with him.
In the end, they went to the grocery store together.
Green plants lined the sides of the road.
They walked side by side.
After a while, Raphael gently held Elissa’s waist, letting her lean on him.
He felt a deep sense of remorse for her.
With a faint smile, Elissa turned to him and said, “Don’t worry.
I’m fine! It’s normal for a couple to support each other.
If other people can live like this, so can I!”
Hearing that, Raphael fell silent.
Together, they got vegetables, meat, and milk.
Although their finances were tighter than before, Raphael was determined to care for Elissa, especially during her pregnancy… Beyond the daily essentials, they also meandered through the aisles looking for suitable beddings.
Eventually, Elissa found something in the Linen section.
Raphael glanced at the beddings and remarked, “Don’t you think the pattern is a bit too cheesy?”