Chapter 1 Who's the Children’s Father?


In the maternity ward of the hospital.

"Spread your legs a bit more, wider!" The pain deep within caused Stellan Storm to shiver uncontrollably. Seeing the beads of sweat on her forehead and her pained expression, the doctor was considerate, comforting her, "The birthing process

is quite painful. Just hang in there."

"Okay." She nodded through the pain.

"Yes, I must!" Encouraging herself aloud.

Just a month ago, Storm's Group went bankrupt. Her father took his own life in despair, and overnight, she went from being a privileged heiress to a girl drowning in debt.

When creditors cornered her with nowhere to run, Mrs. Marigold appeared like a saving angel in her time of need, "My son was severely injured and has been in a coma for two years, still not awakening. We need a girl with a clean family history to be a surrogate and give us an heir. In exchange, I will settle all of your family's debts."

The woman's terms were clear; if she gave birth to their child, then she had to leave and promise never to make contact again.

Those were the conditions set by Mrs. Marigold, and Stellan was in no position to refuse.

got pregnant as they

best prenatal care for her; nannies,

nodded in satisfaction, "You must

Mom." Stellan felt deeply grateful to Mrs. Marigold, "Mom, I've been married into the family for some time now, and I'm carrying children. I still haven't seen my husband, but my morning sickness is over, and

Marigold was kind to her but, strangely, never allowed her to see her husband, nor did she ever mention anything about him. His existence was a mystery

said, "Once he awakens, you'll

injuries were too gruesome, or because his appearance was frightful? Was Mrs. Marigold afraid she'd flee

about to burst. Bearing triplets, she required a cesarean delivery. Mrs. Marigold had arranged for the surgery at three in the afternoon. As

Moments later...

"Bang."

flung open, and

but she was silenced by the sting of a slap

I never would've pegged you

perplexed, "Mom,

have the nerve to ask?" Mrs. Marigold was seething as she flung the

were from a paternity test comparing her vegetative son's DNA with

RELATIONSHIP" blared at her in bold letters

Stellan asserted with conviction, "I've been with no one else. How can these babies not be his? There must be some

crystal clear, and you're still trying to squirm your way out of it!" Mrs. Marigold was beside herself with rage, lunging forward to grab her collar and hissing, "Stellan, to think you've been

to her knees, a flow of liquid signaling the onset of

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