Semua Bab My Unborn Savior: Bab 1 - Bab 9

I frowned in dismay."Don't worry, Mom. I can help. The Shaws are going to attend some upscale wine-and-dine in a couple of days. They asked around and found out Anthony might show up as well. That's your ticket to freedom. We just need to lay low until then."A wine-and-dine? My heart squeezed. That meant I'd have to meet the man who could decide my baby's and my fate under the Shaws' supervision.Just as I was drawing up plans with my little tactician, someone knocked on the door. "Are you alright, Diana? I made something for you that'll be good for the baby." Selune's cloying voice echoed from beyond the door.Our conversation stopped immediately. My baby warned me, "She's definitely got something planned. Be on the lookout, Mom!"I took a deep breath and put on a nonchalant smile as I opened the door. Selune was holding a bowl, scanning my face with concern. She looked as if she was evaluating how pristine a breeding mare was."I'm fine, just a little tired. I was going to ca

I swung my arm down and got out of her grip with a little finesse. That caught Selune by surprise. Then, I didn't waste time on her and trotted over to Anthony, calculating the perfect angle to bump into him.The second I hit that perfect range, I splashed my juice precisely onto his sleeve. "Oh, no!"The venue went dead silent. Mike had turned stark white. He immediately darted over and grabbed my arm. At the same time, he kept apologizing humbly, "I'm really sorry, Mr. Quinton. She's always been a bit of an airhead."Anthony frowned at the stain on his sleeve and scrutinized us coldly. I pulled away from my father's grip and stepped forth to bow. When I spoke, I sounded terrified and teary. "I'm really sorry, Mr. Quinton! It was an accident! I'll pay for the suit."I raised my head and looked at him with tearful eyes. Yes, I knew I must look stupid and disheveled with my frumpy dress. He looked at my face before looking down, his gaze lingering on my baby bump for a while. Some

"Take this. You'll catch a cold." His fingers brushed against my fingertips, causing my heart to skip a beat.The car stopped before an extravagant mansion built near a mountain. His assistant opened the car door. "We're here, Ms. Shaw. Mr. Quinton has arranged your accommodations. A doctor will be coming for an amnio in the near future."I followed the assistant into the mansion. He arranged for me to live in the second-floor main bedroom. There was a bathroom and closet inside. Still, it was the recliner that sat beside the window with a thick layer of padding on top of the seat that stole my attention."Press the button on the bedside table if you need anything. A staff member will come to help you." He retreated from the room, leaving me alone."It's really nice here, Mom. We're finally safe!" my baby exclaimed with joy.I approached the window and looked at the garden. Although I was free from my family's grasp, there was still a lingering sense of unease in my heart. Antho

Anthony's eyes were filled with genuine love for me, and it drew me in. After that evening, he became even more attentive. He'd attend every prenatal checkup with me, arranging everything beforehand so I wouldn't have to wait in line for even a minute.During the checkup, he would hold my hand tightly. When we heard the baby's heartbeat, I saw a rare smile on his lips.After one of the checkups, we happened to pass by a baby shop. Anthony took me inside and picked up a tiny baby shoe, gesticulating with his hands. "The baby's going to look adorable wearing this."Then, he picked up a small onesie with a little bear printed on it. "This one's nice. It's soft. The baby will feel comfortable in it." He picked every single item earnestly. It was so childlike and so unlike him that it hopelessly endeared me to him.Crib, cot, clothes, and toys—he'd chosen every single baby item meticulously. The sales assistant gave us an envious smile. "You really care about your wife and her baby, sir