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.

she got pregnant as they hoped for, with

was over the moon. She arranged the best prenatal care for her; nannies, nutritionists, and doctors on call

tonic, Mrs. Marigold nodded in satisfaction, "You must follow the dietary plan. It's for the

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

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

need," Mrs. Marigold said, "Once he awakens, you'll

help but wonder why she was kept from meeting him. Was it because his injuries were too gruesome,

Mrs. Marigold had arranged for the surgery at three in the afternoon.

Moments later...

"Bang."

room flung open, and Mrs. Marigold burst out with a

began, but she was silenced

never would've pegged you for such a

was utterly perplexed, "Mom, what are you

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

her vegetative son's DNA with that of the child she was

BIOLOGICAL RELATIONSHIP" blared at her in bold letters so stark that

can't be!" Stellan asserted with conviction, "I've been with no one else. How can

is 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

to her knees, a

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