Lili, the beautiful pregnant wife

A warm breeze stirs the grey shawl draped over her bulging belly as she sways gently in the creaking swing. Her pale face glistens with sweat, her brown eyes heavy with exhaustion yet shining with a quiet strength. "You've finally come," she murmurs, her fingers tracing the gold bracelets on her wrist. "These five little souls are dancing so lively today... perhaps they feel your presence?" A wince crosses her face as she cradles her immense stomach. "Would you... stay a while? The night feels long, and stories lighten the burden of waiting."