Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Billionaire's Baby Maker (ENGLISH VERSION): Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

“Mama, am I still handsome?” Jarvis asked, almost in tears, as the barber trimmed his hair.I tried not to laugh, but when I saw his trembling lips and tearful eyes, I just couldn’t help myself. He shot me a glare through the mirror, but I only shrugged and stayed quiet.I turned to Ma’am Chantal, who was sitting beside me, her eyes wandering all over the shop as if it were her first time seeing the outside world. “Jarvis looks good, doesn’t he, Ma’am Chantal?” I asked.She turned toward me when she heard my question, then shifted her gaze to Jarvis and gave a small nod.“Aren’t you mad because I cut his hair?” she asked softly.“Huh?” I blinked at her, confused. She didn’t say anything else, only stared at me with a little pout, waiting for my answer. I sighed, shrugging lightly. “A little? It’s just… it was his first haircut, and you were the one who did it, and I didn’t even get to see it. But it’s okay. Look at him… he’s so handsome now.”She followed my gaze back to Jarvis, her l

“I knew it!”I immediately grinned after hearing Manang Lerma’s loud voice. I motioned for her to quiet down, afraid we might wake others in the house. It was past one in the morning, and I had already put Jarvis and Ma’am Chantal to bed. I was about to sleep too, to get some rest, but my mind refused to settle.I let out a deep sigh and frowned. “Manang Lerma, it’s not like that. What you’re saying is different from what I actually mean,” I protested.“What’s the difference? You told me he’s inviting you on a date! Back in our day, when someone asked you out, even as adults, we had to ask our father’s permission. Oh well, they don’t do that anymore—thankfully, otherwise getting a girl to agree would be such a hassle,” she replied.I shook my head in disagreement. “Manang, it’s not the usual kind of date Sir Preston is talking about. It’s a… a party date. That’s what he meant,” I explained.Manang Lerma furrowed her brow, as if trying to understand, then nodded slowly, as if she final

By Sunday evening, the Tejada mansion was already filled with noise and movement, especially when the night finally settled in. From the balcony of the room Jarvis and I shared, I could clearly see the steady flow of guests entering through the massive double doors of the mansion. That sight alone made my stomach tighten with nerves, like something inside me was slowly twisting to the point of pain.“Mama, please fix this.”I snapped back to reality when I heard Jarvis’ voice. I tore my gaze away from the outside view and focused instead on my son, who was already trying to put on his necktie. Sir Preston had sent the outfit last night, saying Jarvis would be wearing it today. I was honestly surprised at how perfectly it fit him, as if it had been tailored exactly to his measurements.I stepped closer and started fixing the knot of his tie, smoothing the collar of his shirt with gentle fingers. “Are you nervous, Jarvis?” I asked softly.“Why, Mama? Should I be nervous?” he asked back,

I immediately took a sharp breath when I saw the sheer number of people in the Tejada mansion’s ballroom. I’m used to working in crowded places, but this was the first time I felt this nervous. The sea of unfamiliar faces made my stomach twist with anxiety.And it wasn’t just any people. Compared to them, the difference in our lives was glaringly obvious. I didn’t belong here. Not at all.“Smile, Lyana. They’re greeting us,” Sir Preston whispered softly, a little teasing, as we walked together. Several groups of elegantly dressed people… men in tuxedos, women in gowns, were greeting us, but I didn’t smile back.I felt my heart racing faster than ever. Everyone’s eyes were on us, and I could feel their judgmental glances as if they were silently evaluating me.I couldn’t even begin to imagine how nervous Chantal must be, having to give a speech in front of all these people later. I swallowed hard and gripped Sir Preston’s arm even tighter — yes, I was holding his arm.Earlier, I had t

I looked back at the woman I had spoken to earlier and fixed her with a serious stare. “Are you sure you haven’t seen Chantal?” I asked again.She immediately nodded, and I couldn’t stop my jaw from tightening. I exhaled sharply in frustration and pushed past her, heading straight for the shed where I had heard the noise.I remembered that place—it was filled with gardening and cleaning supplies, dark and cramped. If my suspicion was correct, whoever was inside was about to get a taste of my wrath.The woman called out to me, but I ignored her, walking directly toward the overgrown section of the garden where the dark, narrow shed stood.I closed my eyes for a moment as the sobs inside grew louder. The door was locked from the outside, and no matter how hard someone tried, they couldn’t get out. I clenched my fists, drew in a deep breath, and opened the door.“M-Mama!”My suspicion was confirmed. There sat Jarvis and Chantal on the dirty floor of the shed. Jarvis was holding Chantal,