moods when she was expecting-far more intense than Sophie''s current state.


    Sophie let loose a fiery tirade on Colby. Nearby, Adler and Jenna instinctively plugged their ears. Adler had never witnessed Sophie so worked up before, but Jenna got it. Pregnancy can really mess with your emotions, after all. Jenna remembered her own rollercoaster of Catching Adler''s smirk, Jenna tugged on his ear. "Hold your horses! I''ve got a bone to pick with you. What were you thinking buying all that stuff? Have you lost your mind?" she chided, pulling him aside into another room.


    Meanwhile, Colby swept Sophie into his arms, leaving her momentarily speechless. "Hey, sweetheart, let''s save the lecture forter, alright?" he murmured softly.


    Pregnant and all, Sophie found herself with zero resistance in Colby''s embrace. In no time, the two retreated to their bedroom. Once there, Colby gently settled Sophie onto the bed, his movements careful and deliberate. Maybe it was the pregnancy glow, but she looked more captivating than ever.


    "Colby, don''t get any funny ideas," Sophie warned, cing a hand on his chest. Colby, usually cool and collected, had always been insatiable in matters of the heart.


    Given that it took them two months to get pregnant, it felt like a small miracle to Sophie. "Just a kiss, nothing else," Colby chuckled. "Do you really think your husband can''t keep things in check?"


    "In this area, yes," Sophie replied, her serious look making Colby want to tease her even more.


    "Alright, I promise I''ll behave," he said, gently brushing her cheek. "I stocked up on all your favorite foods. Nutrition is key for moms-to-be, so I''m off to whip up some soup."


    Sophie nodded eagerly. As long as Colby wasn''t pinning her down, she was on board with whatever he had nned.


    Downstairs, the security guard was hauling in box after box. Adler was about to head down for some of Jenna''s favorite drinks when he noticed the stacks of baby products. "Colby, you''ve really gone all out, huh? Doing all this online shopping without a heads-up?"


    "I didn''t buy them," Colby replied, stepping out of the kitchen. The boxes were all branded with the Mintons'' logo.


    Sophie, hearing the ruckus, came downstairs, surprised. "Wow, Odie''s quick on the draw. Is this some kind of express delivery?"


    "What? Odie sent these?" Adler eximed, floored. "I had no clue the Mintons were into baby gear!"


    "The Mintons are dabbling in


    everything these days," Sophie


    exined. "Baby products are their


    Sophie started checking out the boxes, stuffed full of baby essentials pacifiers, diapers, a cradle, toys, and even educational games like building blocks and toy trains. There were even supplies for moms.


    "Wow! If I''d known, I wouldn''t have bought a thing. This stash willst us ages!" Adler groaned, kicking himself for not waiting a bit longer and saying on baby stuff. Grabbing Odie''s freebies was a chance too good to pass up!