Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 772

Ariel stared at the table lamp beside her as she imagined what their daughter might look like. Would she resemble her more, or Jayson?

People often said daughters tended to take after their fathers.

At that thought, Ariel quietly lifted her gaze to study Jayson's side profile again.

Even under the dim light, his sharp features stood out clearly. He had a tall, straight nose, and the small mole on the bridge only added to his charm.

His double eyelids made his eyes even more captivating, while his slightly pale complexion accentuated the soft red of his lips. Altogether, Jayson's face seemed almost impossibly perfect—like something crafted by divine hands.

Ariel had always known that it would be nearly impossible to find another man as handsome as Jayson. If their daughter took after him, she would have no complaints.

Her gaze lingered on his face, eventually settling on his lips.

A few seconds later, her back stiffened, and she quickly looked away, feeling her ears grow hot.

In the end, Ariel shut her eyes, determined not to let her thoughts wander any further.

As soon as she did, Jayson slowly opened his eyes. Seeing the faint flush on her face, he smiled.

…

When Ariel woke up the next morning, the spot beside her was empty. She rubbed her eyes and sat up. "Jayson?"

There was only silence.

After washing up in the bathroom, Ariel changed her clothes and paused before the mirror, lifting her shirt slightly to inspect her abdomen.

The surgical wound had mostly healed, though the scar would take more time to fade.

For now, she still had to take her prescribed medications—including antibiotics and estrogen tablets—to prevent complications. Full recovery of her endocrine system would take time, but Ariel was determined to follow the doctor's orders.

Once she was ready, she headed downstairs and spotted Georgia, who was busy with the household chores.

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