Stranger! Please be my Child’s Father .Chapter 31: two sides of life . The police receive intelligence that a person of interest is en route to their location, and tensions rise at the checkpoint. As the suspected vehicle approaches, officers prepare for a potential encounter. With a stern hand signal, an officer instructs the driver to pull over. The driver complies, slowly coming to a halt on the side of the road.The atmosphere is charged with anticipation as the officers cautiously approach the vehicle. They exchange quick, hushed words about the situation. The suspect is believed to be armed and dangerous, and the police are on high alert.With the driver's window rolled down, the officer at the driver's side cautiously asks for identification. As the driver reaches for their documents, there's a sudden, unexpected twist. In a split second, the driver seizes the opportunity and bolts from the vehicle, leaving the door ajar. The officers are taken by surprise but quickly

Stranger! Please be my Child’s Father .Chapter 33: all over? . In the dimly lit and hushed confines of the police station, the superintendent, a seasoned officer known for his relentless pursuit of justice, was locked in a deep conversation with the chief of police. Their faces bore the weight of the challenge before them, a formidable obstacle in the form of Jonathan Baldwin, a man shielded by money and power. Their duty was clear, but the path to apprehending Jonathan seemed obscured by his influential connections.The superintendent leaned forward, his voice a low and determined rumble. "We need a breakthrough, something that can pierce through the veil of wealth protecting Jonathan."As they deliberated on strategies and potential leads, the room was suddenly disrupted by the entrance of a police officer, who bore an expression of urgency. The superintendent and the chief of police turned their attention toward the newcomer, their curiosity piqued.The officer spoke with a

Stranger! Please be my Child’s Father .Chapter 35: family wins again . In the warm and inviting sitting room of their home, a sense of anticipation hung in the air, along with an air of quiet excitement. Arabella sat on the couch, her eyes sparkling with a mixture of joy and longing. She had been waiting for this moment, a moment that had felt like an eternity.Hudson, the precious five-year-old boy, was led into the room by Gael. His small voice, filled with curiosity and a touch of apprehension, rang out, "Daddy, what's going on?"Gael, his heart swelling with emotion, knelt down in front of his young son, his eyes tender and full of affection. "Hey there, champ. I have a surprise for you."With a sense of ceremony, Gael gently removed the blindfold that had obscured Hudson's vision. As the world came into focus, Hudson blinked in surprise, trying to make sense of the surroundings. And then, he saw her.Arabella, his beloved momma, stretched out her arms, her voice trembling

Stranger! Please be my Child’s Father .Chapter 37: progress . Teaching her last class of the school year, Arabella grins when all her students say goodbye, trying to hold back their own tears. She will miss them, but she isn’t planning on continuing teaching on the side like this. It was getting too much with also having to do her cafe work. She’s recently been trying to write a book as well, just a little project, a little dream she has. She mentioned it to Tiffany, her new therapist agreeing that telling her story this way might be a good way of healing for her. She then tried to suggest that she tell Gael fully, but Arabella just shook her head. Hudson looked up from the sketchbook that Gael got and ended up not using it. Hudson has been taking after Gael a lot more recently. He’s gotten into drawing, doodling his ideas onto paper. He will sit and draw while she works quietly away at his work. If he gets bored, he will go into his room and play with his toys or even practic

Stranger! Please be my Child’s Father .Chapter 39: Hers to keep. Gael chuckles. “It’s okay, my love .” Nodding, Arabella takes Gael’s hands and leads them to her shirt. She knows the moment this comes off, Gael will see the stretch marks. He will know that Arabella was pregnant once. He will know. But Arabella is ready for him to come alongside her fully. She uses one hand to lift Gael’s head for their eyes to meet. With gazes locked, Arabella pulls the shirt up, Gael helping her. Standing in the middle of the bathroom, bath water rippling down from the facet, Arabella can feel Gael’s hands lightly trace along her sides and ribs. But his eyes don’t stray from Arabella’s. Taking a deep breath, she connects her lips with Gael’s. It’s a short press of the lips, but she needed to distract herself for a moment. Pulling away, Arabella leans her head against Gael’s. The other’s eyes are still closed, Arabella’s watching every inch of his face. “I love you, Gael,” She whispers, b