Lahat ng Kabanata ng Becoming the Secret Sugar Baby: Kabanata 181 - Kabanata 190

180Bryan had mentioned a meeting he had to attend. That's why he didn't have time to ask how they ended up at the hospital, as Bryan seemed to be in a hurry."Why would you think that way when you're my top priority? I've been...""I'm fine, Nik. I just have the usual dizziness and nausea. It's common for young pregnant women," Alesya explained, instantly changing Nicholas's gloomy expression to one of happiness."You're pregnant?" he asked.Alesya nodded quickly. "If I weren't pregnant, there's no way I'd be in the doctor's office."Nicholas glanced around and realized that he was now in the obstetrics examination room. Overcome with emotion because Bryan had brought Alesya to the hospital, Nicholas hadn't even noticed where Alesya was. "Why would Bryan guess that you're pregnant?" Nicholas asked, his mind still slightly troubled. It struck a chord in his heart."Does that mean Bryan carried you earlier?""Of course, he didn't roll me like a ball to get me to the hospital," Alesya'

182He turned his body and walked out of the room while carrying his wife. Once they reached the door, Alesya helped open it so they could pass through."Am I heavy?" Alesya asked as they made their way to the dining table. They were currently on the stairs, and it was evident that Nicholas was bearing a weight in both of his arms. Especially with Alesya in his embrace, their progress was a bit slow and cautious."No, just a bit heavier than before," Nicholas replied honestly."It's the same thing," Alesya pouted playfully.Nicholas chuckled softly, amused by his wife's expression. Without saying anything more, he carried her to the dining table.Slowly, Nicholas set Alesya down on one of the chairs at the table. After she had settled in and was sitting comfortably, Alesya looked at her husband, who appeared a bit fatigued in his arms."Are you tired? I'm sorry," she said remorsefully.Nicholas gently cupped both of Alesya's cheeks and looked at her tenderly. "There's no such thing as

184As a father, whose heart wouldn't break upon learning that his daughter is pregnant with no official partner by her side? He felt like a terrible father, willing to do anything as long as the man who impregnated his daughter, Silvi, would take responsibility.Pregnancy is never an easy journey for a woman, especially without a husband by her side. The man Silvi referred to as the father finally decided to find Devin, the man who should be held accountable for what happened to Silvi. He took a taxi to Devin's whereabouts, hoping that he would indeed be there. Impatiently sitting in the taxi, the weary-looking man, no longer in his youth, stared at his phone screen. The journey from the city to the village was quite long, which was why he opted for a taxi. Besides, he didn't want any unpleasant conversations about Silvi if he had brought his driver along.Fortunately, he found out about Silvi's pregnancy before it was too late, or who knows what might have happened. He sighed wearil

186Several days had passed, and today was the ceremonial bath event for Silvi. Everything was well-prepared, and the guests were moved by the event, which was expertly guided by the paid organizers, arranged by Silvi's parents. Silvi's large family wore matching light green kebaya, while Devin's family, who were present, wore light blue kebaya. The event was conducted with great solemnity, and Silvi looked beautiful despite wearing makeup that wasn't too flashy.This ceremony included many symbols and motifs that served as lessons or guidelines for the couple, influencing their married life. These symbols or motifs mainly conveyed advice and useful insights for the newlyweds' life together. That's why Mama Silvi insisted on holding the ceremonial bath event, even though Silvi and Devin had been married before.In addition to the food ordered for the guests and relatives, the organizers had prepared specific dishes usually served during this ceremonial bath event. These included tumpe

188Shabila spent the whole day in frustration, angry that she couldn't meet Gibran at his cafe. She paced back and forth in her room, thinking of ways to meet him."Do you think you can avoid me forever? You won't be able to, Gibran. I have to make you take responsibility for the child I'm carrying. You won't be able to escape. Just wait and see."Shabila clenched her fists, planning a thousand ways to meet Gibran. "If I can't find you at the cafe, I'll come to your house. Let's see if you can still avoid me," she muttered to herself.Gibran decided to visit the club where he had met Shabila some time ago. He had a bad feeling about Shabila's visit to his cafe and wanted to find out what had really happened between them that night. Honestly, Gibran didn't remember much because he had been heavily intoxicated that night.Upon arriving at the club, Gibran called one of the waitresses and conveyed his request to meet with the club's owner."I'd like to discuss something important with y