He didn't like to owe others favors, so he would repay them soon as he could.

Natalie nodded then stood as she noticed Shane's dry, cracked lips. “I'll pour a glass of water for you.”

“No need. There's one right here.” Shane gazed intently on her lips.

Natalie got his hint. “You have just woke up, and you're already-”

Before she could finish, Shane grabbed her hand and pulled her onto the bed. She fell on top of his legs. He bent down to meet her lips.

Despite being surprised by his kiss, Natalie kissed him back. She tangled her hands over his neck to pull him deeper into the kiss.

Shane lifted his other hand with a cannula attached to an IV drip and wrapped it around her back.

Suddenly, feeling something was wrong, he paused the kiss to glance at her belly.

“Where's the baby?” Shane asked nervously.

She's only six months pregnant, so why is her belly flat?

I couldn't see it before with her loose outfits.

arms, I can

finally understood

baby bump was

since he has noticed it

doing well. I gave birth to him

shock. “Gave birth

that night you went missing, I got too emotional. It started my contractions and my water broke, so the baby had to be

as though a thousand needles had pierced his

wrapped his arms around Natalie tightly. “I'm sorry,” he repeated with a

have had to deliver the baby prematurely if it wasn't for me missing then. It must have been hard for

his face into the curve of Natalie's neck with

apologies. “It's fine. I

raised his head from

son. It's a

of disappointment crossed Shane's eyes. “It's a

it was

Don't want a son?” Natalie

his head vigorously with denial. “No. Gender doesn't matter.

feeling that you prefer a daughter?” Natalie narrowed

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255