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.

jump to conclusions,” Shirley said seriously, wanting

it’s clear that you’ve grown up, become responsible, and know how to care

I’ll hang up now. Take care of yourselves!” After speaking, Shirley hung up the phone, letting out a small

at the base’s lounge, Angela hung up her phone. She asked her

asked with a smile, “Is

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 feel that their daughter was quite fortunate. Everything seemed very promising

protect her forever,” Richard said. Angela also smiled. They only had this one precious daughter, and they had high hopes

business trip. After learning her identity, he

affairs, and before they knew

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

the nurse call button and went to the doctor’s office. The doctor immediately came to check

for

sleeping all this time, woke up. The high fever made the corners of his eyes slightly red. His voice was hoarse as he asked, “What’s wrong with