My Baby’s Daddy

Since Richard was always strict about discipline, he wouldn’t allow Shirley to act recklessly.

“Alright! Since you’re free over there, take good care of Zacharias. Ensure he makes a swift recovery, as he’s needed to assist your great- uncle with work matters.” He supported his daughter’s decision.

“Yeah, I know, Dad.”

“Your mom would like to speak with you for a moment.”

After Richard finished speaking, a gentle voice came through. “Shirley.” “Mom, what’s up?” Shirley felt a sudden rush of nervousness. Her mother wouldn’t start prying, would she?

“Nothing. I heard you volunteered to look after Zacharias in the hospital. I was a bit surprised. Are you two just friends?”

“Yes, we’re just friends.” Shirley began to feel uneasy.

“Just friends?” Angela wasn’t entirely convinced. As a woman, her intuition told her that her daughter’s proactive care for Zacharias went beyond mere friendship.

to conclusions,” Shirley said seriously, wanting to put

and know how to care for

of yourselves!” After speaking, Shirley hung up the phone,

lounge, Angela hung up her phone. She

understood his wife’s implication and asked with a smile, “Is that

a problem at all. I’m just saying, our girl is still so young, but her taste seems pretty good.” She couldn’t help but

to venture out on her own. We can’t protect her forever,” Richard said. Angela also smiled. They only had this

learning her identity, he was cautious about sensitive topics, but otherwise,

talked about regional development and current affairs, and before they knew it, two

went in to check on Zacharias from time to time. When she went in again, she suddenly noticed his face was slightly flushed, and he was sweating profusely on his forehead. When she wiped the sweat, she discovered he had a dangerously high fever. She muttered,

the doctor’s

start physical cooling for Mr. Flintstone,”

up. The high fever made the corners of his eyes slightly red. His