Cora woke up from a nap on the couch when, she heard voices. When she got up, she saw Max standing in the kitchen. On his arm was Jessica. "When did you get here?" She stepped towards Max and Jessica. "Hello darling." Cora stroked her cheek. "How lovely to meet you!" Cora kissed Max on his cheek. "She has your eyes."

Olivia stepped close. "You (have) never been properly introduced. Mama, meet your grandchild, Jessica."

"I am so sorry, I never came to you after her birth. „Cora lowered her eyes.

"You had other things to worry about." Max said, handing Jessica to Cora.

Jessica was born 2 months after Ava's treatments started. Cora never had the chance to go back to see her first grandchild. "I can't believe she is almost turning one, time flies."

"It truly does." Robert put his hand on her lower back. "Anyone in for a cup of tea?"


"Darling, you look so wonderful with a little one in your arms." Robert said while pulling Cora close to him in bed.

Cora chuckled. "You can forget about that. We are not doing it."

"No more fun?" Robert nuzzled his nose in Cora's hair.

"No more children. I am turning 50 soon, I am way over the age to be pregnant."

"Woman older than you are having children?" Robert bit Cora's earlobe.

Cora got closer to Robert, her hands on his chest. "Maybe, but I am not one of them. I love you very much, but you are asking too much."

"Maybe a happy accident?" Robert's hand moved from Cora's bum to the front.

Cora had to suppress a moan. "You are irresistible, but no more little ones." She pressed against Robert's hand. "Just fun." She pressed her lips against Robert's, she tasted his minty breath.

"I am happy with just fun." His hand slipped in her pants.


"Everybody ready for the zoo?" Robert asked.

Cora was just putting on Ava's coat. "You are feeling alright darling?"

"Mama, I am alright! Can we please go." Ava answered.

Robert put his hand on Cora's shoulder. "Breathe a little darling. All will be ok. Have a little trust and enjoy this day."


In the zoo Olivia walked next to Cora she took her hand. "Mum, are you alright?"

Cora looked up. "Perfectly, why?"

"You look tired."

"That's not very helpful to point that out dear." Cora said looking straight forward.

"Maybe, but it is what I see." Olivia countered.

Cora let out a deep sigh. "I am just tired, nothing else."

"You and Robert should go on a holiday."

"Not without Ava, it is too early to leave her with Rosamund or anybody else."

"What if Max and I stay longer here in London? You could leave her with us?"

Cora took Olivia's hand a little firmer in hers. "Darling, that is truly lovely, but even than I couldn't go away."


Cora was sitting on the terrace when Robert sat next to her handing her a cup of tea.

"Is Ava asleep?" Cora asked.

"She is, and Olivia and Max have gone back to their hotel with Jessica."

Cora leaned into Robert. "Good."

"Are you alright? You looked really tired today."

Cora put her cup down and moved to Robert's lap, kissing his neck and collarbones. Her hands playing with his hair. She pressed her hips into his manhood when she felt him growing. Robert's hands moved to her breast, feeling her hard nipples through her blouse, which he unbuttoned fast. His fingers reached for her bra, in one movement he took it off and swung it across the balcony. His hungry mouth left a trail of kisses on her breasts. She shivered and Robert picked her up and walked inside. Her legs wrapped around his waist. Her skirt slipped up and her slip was hanging of her foot. Robert laid her down on the bed and sat on top of her. taking of his trousers and pants. Admiring her beautiful body. Her skin got some wrinkles, but that made her more beautiful. His fingers followed the stretch marks on her belly.

Cora's hand moved to stop him. "Don't look at me like that. I am not proud of those marks. It shows I am getting old."

Robert moved his kisses to her belly. "It only shows how beautiful you are, and these marks are your mummy marks from giving birth to four children. Be proud of them!" He trailed her whole stomach and then went down, his hands resting on her thighs. Cora grabbed Robert's head, her fingers tangled in his hair. Her back arched when he reached her spot. She was wet and welcoming. Robert had trouble holding himself back, he wanted to give pleasure to Cora first.

Robert made Cora reach a high she rarely reached. She bit her tongue to not scream. Instead, she let out a deep moan, which aroused Robert even more. He moved up to enter her. Moving slowly but firm. Cora grabbed him closer, pressing against him. Moving with his movements. Her nails dug deep into his skin, when he moved faster and faster.

Robert's movements slowed down, all his energy release into Cora. Her mouth found his, her tongue playing with his. "I love you" she murmured. Robert sat up again and looked at her. Her skin shiny, her chest rising and falling rapidly. He bent down to play with her nipples.

Her skin trembling from his hot breath, she wanted him even more. She pulled Robert aside and got on top of him. Her fingers playing with his chest hair. She pressed against his hips, and she felt he was ready for more. She moved to allow him in and started moving her hips. He picked up her rhythm and together they worked each other up.

Cora laid down on top of Robert, playing with him. She felt his heart beating fast, she smelt his musky perfume. Her lips leaving a trail of kisses on his neck and jawline. "Is this prove enough I am alright." She said smiling."

Robert got on his side, moving Cora next to him, so he could look at her better. "I already believed you, but you can prove it to me many times over if you want." He gave her a soft kiss.

"Cora's hand rested on his chest. "Olivia suggested we should go on a holiday together. What do you think?"

"Without Ava? Are you up for that?" Robert asked surprised.

"I think I am, as long as Olivia is watching Ava."

Robert's face broke out in the biggest smile. "O darling, this makes me really happy, we could celebrate your birthday somewhere warm and sunny."

"I want to be surprised by you."

"Oh, I will. Sleep well my dear, thank you for tonight." Robert gave Cora a kiss.

Cora rested her head against Robert's chest and with the sound of his beating heart she fell in a deep sleep.