All Chapters of The Unwanted Bride: Claimed by the Billionaire: Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

Weeks Later. ​Cassie’s POV​“Promise you are going to be on your best behavior?” I whispered, staring deeply into Shawn’s eyes. We were both in our favorite positions on the bed.​Shawn tore his eyes away from me, then focused his attention on my stomach. He placed his hand on my bump, then slowly began to caress it.​“You’re playing with the baby just so you can avoid my question?”​He looked back at me. “I don’t want to make promises that I wouldn’t keep. I’m not ignoring you, and if I’m being honest, I don’t know what to say.”​“I almost sent a message last night for her not to come anymore.”​“Then why didn’t you?” I couldn’t help but ask.​He shrugged, his warm palm still on my belly.​“I don’t know.”​“I’ve been living my life for the past couple of years with the thought that I had no mother. It just feels so strange to see her again. I’m not even sure if I’m doing the right thing. Maybe I should have just limited this to telephone conversations.”​“What’s the worst

Nala’s Pov​The more Shawn wiped my face, the more tears rolled down my cheeks.​I heard him sigh. He reached for a handkerchief in his pocket and then began to wipe my eyes with the tiny piece of cloth. Even though I was a mess on the inside, I tried not to show it on the outside because it wouldn’t be polite to do this in front of my son, whom I hadn’t seen this close in years. But I failed woefully and silently hoped that Shawn wouldn’t judge me for it.​We stood there; I sobbed for God knows how long, but my son continued to dab my face, and after what felt like forever, I think I calmed down a little.​Shawn ushered me to a seat. This time, it was a double couch, different from the one I had previously been seated on. I obeyed, and to my surprise, he joined me on the couch. A tiny bit of space was in between us, but I was glad that he deemed it fit to sit by my side.​I stared into his eyes while fiddling with my still shaky fingers that were on my lap.​“How have you been?

Shawn’s pov​“You look so uneasy. I mumbled, taking a step closer to Cassie.​“Won’t you go check up on her?”​I shook my head. “I’m not, and neither am I going to let you in.”​“What if this is the final time we get to see her?”​I heaved a deep sigh, already regretting why I let her come with me.​“I don’t trust Brenda! There is no way we would go in there without heeding to her demands. I know I sound like a beast right now, but trust me, this is the best we can do.”​“She won’t be alone during the operation. I’m sure they will get a family member to be by her side.”​Cassie said nothing.​“What if the child is yours, Shawn?”​I swallowed painfully.​“We don’t even have a nursery ready or whatever!”​“Please don’t even think that far. I know you are trying to be considerate, but hearing that is freaking me out. I know it is hard to trust me right now, but I’m pleading with you that you should.”​“We had a thing, but I was careful. I honestly do not know why Brenda is d

Cassie’s POV​I took off my robe, leaving on my short, silky nightie, and approached Shawn, who was seated on the sofa. I sat on his lap.​“What can I do to make you feel better?” I whispered, staring intently at him.​“He’s been off since he got back from the hospital.”​Shawn smiled, then wrapped both his arms around my waist.​“You don’t have to act all fine when you are not.” I challenged.​“I’m fine. I just…” He was saying, then went silent.​“I don’t know. I have experienced crazy stuff in my life, but nothing prepared me for what happened today.”​“This is not the first time a woman has accused me of impregnating her, but this is the most confusing I’ve been. I knew the child wasn’t mine, but hearing it’s not even Simeon’s? I wish you were there to see the look on his face when the doctor announced. He is so in love with Brenda that he wanted the baby to be his so badly.”​“Her actions almost caused me to lose my happiness and my future. We couldn’t even have our weddi

Cassie’s POV​“No, no, no. No tears, my love.” Kayla warned, and I couldn’t help with the chuckle that escaped me.​“Just when I keep thinking I’ve experienced all of the sweet stuff. You all never cease to amaze me.”​Kayla giggled, then closed the gap fully with me. She wore the sash for me and made sure it sat beautifully against my bump.​“You are going to be an awesome mom, Cassie. We are proud of you and how far you’ve come on this journey, and of course, we cannot wait to see this little miracle and spoil him or her silly.”​“I pray this new phase brings you and Shawn so much love and happiness. This baby is blessed to have you both as its parents!”​“Thank you!” I mumbled, feeling my eyes getting heavy with tears all over again.​“But how did you all pull this up without me knowing?” I couldn’t help but ask as I took a glance at my surroundings once more. The theme of the decor was a mix of blue and pink. Two large cakes in these colors were displayed next to a dessert