And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

Chapter 177

“Mr. Chadwick, are you heading out already? We’ve still got apple pie and coffee on the way,” Eaton pleaded, trying to convince them to stay a little longer.

“No need, Dad,” piped up Valor smartly, blocking his path. “They’ve got urgent matters to attend to.”

Eaton didn’t press the issue, not wanting to pry in front of everyone. He politely said, “Well then, we won’t hold you up any longer. Mr. Chadwick, let me show you out.”

“No need for that. Valor can drive me.” Howard’s deep voice filled the room. It was clear he specifically wanted Valor’s company.

“You got it!” Valor could hardly contain his excitement, “Excuse us, make way, please!”

He led the way, escorting the couple out of the bustling diner.

Howard strode briskly, with Gwendolyn almost struggling to keep up. She found Howard rather peculiar and his gaze a bit unsettling.

It was as if he wanted to devour her.

Valor managed to get them outside to their car, snagging the keys from the valet with care and responsibility. He chattered away, “You guys have no clue how much pull I had today, I mean, they were all buttering me up, hoping I’d introduce them to Gwendolyn. By the way, Howard, I gotta ask. Is your fertility issue sorted?”

Seeing Gwendolyn personally tend to Howard, Valor guessed that things were probably on the up.

a frosty glance and said, “You’re a

Valor mumbled under his breath, referencing an old adage, “No

you go on ahead to the car,” Howard instructed her softly. Without a word, she obliged,

drew closer and teased, “Hey, you’re sidelining Gwendolyn to save face, huh? It’s no big deal if things aren’t fixed yet. Why all the

a glacial warning that made Valor pause,

take our used dishes to Nathan. He’ll know what to do, Howard commanded seriously, his

question it. He just

He took a few steps away, then turned back

clever for your own good,” Valor reassured, then hurried back into the

before he settled into the

drive us back,” he ordered once the door

Mr.

forward and lowered the privacy screen between the front

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secluded space,

Chadwick,

he switched off the lights in the back seat, plunging the interior into

hitched her breath as she was suddenly enveloped by darkness. Then, she felt a strong force press her into