Jack whispered his thanks to Sunaina, his voice low and sincere. As she left, the house fell into a comfortable silence, broken only by the soft hum of the refrigerator and Avni’s gentle breathing. She lay on her pregnancy sofa, her naked body glowing under the warm light of the living room. Her belly, rounded and heavy with the promise of triplets, rose and fell with each breath. Jack watched her for a moment, his heart swelling with a mix of tenderness and desire. “Time to clean up, love,” he said softly, his voice a gentle command.

Avni stirred, her eyes fluttering open. “Mm?” she murmured, her voice thick with satisfaction from the earlier encounter with Sunaina.