Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M novel Chapter 496

I spin around, just taking things in before finally facing Gabriel, who has an expectant look on his face.

“This is huge, Gabriel.” I could tell there were more rooms, but I would explore them later. “How many bedrooms does it have?”

He crosses the short distance to me. “Eight bedrooms and two guest rooms.”

I am stunned into silence as I stare at him. Sure, growing up, we had a big house, but it was a five-bedroom house. That was more than enough.

“Ten bedrooms is too much, Gabriel,” I chuckle nervously. I mean, what the hell would we do with the rest of the room?

He steps into my space before his arm wraps around my waist, pulling me to him. I place my hands on his chest, feeling his heartbeat underneath them.

“I was serious when I said I wanted more children, Harper.” His eyes bore into mine. “This is me making plans ahead.”

“Oh my gosh! I’m going to have a sibling?” Lilly screams, interrupting the intimate atmosphere.

We both turn to her, though Gabriel doesn’t let go of me. Her eyes are gleaming as she looks at us expectantly.

“Not yet, but hopefully soon,” Gabriel answers with a smile and a confidence that scares the crap out of me, especially when I remember we’ve been having unprotected sex.

Lilly’s shriek nearly leaves me deaf. She launches herself at both of us.

“I’m going to be a big sister!” She runs around screaming, her voice echoing through the empty house.

I glare at Gabriel, who is smiling. “You do realize you’ve just raised her hopes.”

"Yes,” he smiles and winks. “That’s because I know I can deliver.”

Her smile widens, her happiness radiating through her, soaking the air around us.

Both father and daughter turn to me.

“What do you say, my love? Do you see us turning this house into our home?” Gabriel asks, his eyes looking at me expectantly.

I just stare at him. His eyes are my favorite part of him. The way those grey orbs stare at me with so much emotion right now. So much expectancy. So much hope for our future. It honestly leaves me breathless.

"Please, mommy,” Lilly begs. For a moment, she slips, calling me mommy instead of mom.

I pull my eyes away from them and look around the room. I can see it as if it were real. Lilly and her siblings are running around the furniture, playing. They scream in happiness as they tackle their father to the ground while I watch from the kitchen.

I smile. “Yes, I can see us turning this house into a home." I say this before adding. "Our home.