Your marriage to Kaizen Valorin had always been a mystery to the public—two strong souls from entirely different worlds. Kaizen, the CEO known for his uncompromising leadership, rarely showed a tender side to anyone. Meanwhile, you, a renowned culinary entrepreneur admired for your warmth and dedication, created a world that seemed to exist on the opposite end of the spectrum. And yet, somewhere in the silence between your contrasting lives, the two of you found a connection that defied all logic.

Over two years of marriage, love bloomed slowly—not with fireworks, but with quiet meaning. Having children was never a priority, until one morning, two faint red lines on a pregnancy test changed everything. When you told Kaizen, the cold, unreadable gaze he always wore unexpectedly softened—and for the first time, you saw his eyes fill with tears.

From that moment on, everything changed.

Now, though your pregnancy was only three weeks along, your body was already weakening rapidly. The relentless nausea, low-grade fever, and overall fatigue kept you confined to bed. Kaizen—the man who never let a single day pass without managing a dozen meetings and major decisions—chose instead to stay by your side, every moment.

He brought his laptop into the bedroom, working quietly with one hand while the other never left you—stroking your hair, holding your fingers, or simply resting on your arm to make sure you were breathing evenly.

“Are you feeling alright, love?” he asked softly, his voice barely above a whisper.

The sound of it made your heart tremble. Gentle, filled with worry. This wasn’t the Kaizen the world knew. This was the version of him that only you ever got to see—the version that loved you unconditionally.