Frustrated with herself, Leena admitted, "I'm just being childish. Don't think too much into it. I'm fine." Honestly, she had no doubt that Kevin loved her, but she didn't know why she blurted out what she said without a second thought. Even Leena could not explain what made her say things that would upset her husband. But she couldn't help herself then. Her hormones were probably on overdrive because she was pregnant.

  "No, I understand. All right, stay here. I'll be right back," Kevin said kindly. He remembered Tom saying that pregnant women were likely to have mood swings quite often. So no matter what unreasonable things Leena said to him, he should not take them seriously. Kevin now knew she was not able to control herself during certain instances.

  Smiling sheepishly, Leena nodded at her husband. She was grateful that Kevin was very understanding. If there was one thing she was sure of, it was that he would make a good father in the future. Leena, for now, was only being dramatic.

  Since Kevin did very well during his two-month training, he was given a week off from work. The break allowed him to stay home and rest. More importantly, it gave him a chance to take good care of Leena. He did everything to make his wife's life more convenient and happier, and she didn't even have to lift a finger. If she wanted a certain kind of food, Kevin would either make it or buy it for her. He didn't allow his wife to do any housework, and he treated Leena like a queen at home. Kevin had never been this careful and considerate before.

  "Why do I feel like you have more scars now than before? Did you get hurt again?" Leena asked worriedly one day. He had removed his shirt in front of her and Leena saw fresh scars all over his body. Her heart broke thinking that Kevin got badly hurt during training.

  "I ran into some wild animals in the rain forest and got scratched trying to escape them," he answered. What Kevin said was only partly true. He didn't dare tell his wife how ferocious those wild animals were because he did not want to scare Leena and make her worry.

  "What? Wild animals? How did you run into them? I thought there weren't any wild animals where you were training," she said looking terrified. The whole time her husband was away,

  ing will ever happen to me. I will always be by your side, and our baby's, like the rings you're wearing around your neck. I promise I will never leave you." He pulled her into his arms and gently held her. Kevin regretted ever telling her things about his training. At that moment, he decided it was better to avoid such subjects in the future.

  Her voice muffled, Leena said, "Kevin, if…… If something bad should ever happen to you, please don't let them tell me. I can't take it, and I mean that. Just let me think that you're at some place that's far, far away, and that you're not really gone." Suddenly, she felt like crying. Leena was having difficulty in controlling her feelings now. For the first time, she had been bothered by Kevin's occupation. Right this moment, Leena wished her husband was not a soldier. She realized it was a very selfish thought knowing how much Kevin loved what he did. But she didn't want him to get hurt.

  "Silly girl. That day will never come, I promise. My work can be dangerous sometimes, I admit. But I will definitely take care of myself for you and our baby. Besides, we're in a peaceful age. It's not like I'm going to war," Kevin assured her. He was aware that accidents happened every day, but Kevin was confident he would be able to take care of himself and stay out of danger. He didn't want Leena to worry about him, especially because anxiety was not good for the baby's well-being. He vowed to protect himself and his family, so Leena had nothing to worry about.