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.

Please don’t jump to conclusions,” Shirley said seriously, wanting to put an end to her

that you’ve grown up, become responsible, and know how to care for people.”

now. Take care of yourselves!” After speaking, Shirley hung up

Angela hung up her phone. She asked her husband, “Could our girl

his wife’s implication and asked with a

pretty good.” She couldn’t help but feel that their daughter was quite fortunate.

out on her own. We can’t protect her forever,” Richard said. Angela

her identity, he was cautious about sensitive topics, but

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

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, This is

button and went to the doctor’s

for Mr. Flintstone,” the doctor

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