Chapter 0548

“What? What’s going on? Did he do something to you? Tell me! Where is he?”

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“No! He didn’t do anything to me. Dad’s really drunk and hasn’t come out of his room. A little while ago, I heard his door open, but when I went to check on him, it was locked again. I called for him, but he won’t answer.”

“Laura, is that why you called me? Is that why you’re crying?”

“No, Dad’s like this because I…”

“Laura, you’re worrying me. Just tell me already–what’s going on?”

“Dad’s like this because we just found out that I’m pregnant…”

“What?! Laura! Oh, my God. Now it all makes sense. But is that why you called me? What about Maximus?”

“No… I needed to talk to someone. I needed to talk to a woman. I know you’ll understand. Believe me, I never wanted things to get to this point. I’ve been so careless, but I’m sure that when I tell Adrian, he’ll be happy.” “Then if you have a partner, why are you so upset? And why is Maximus acting this way?”

“I think I’ve disappointed him, even though he won’t admit it.”

“Laura, having a baby–bringing a child into the world–has huge implications. You’re too young to fully grasp that. Sis, I know it’s wonderful news, but have you thought about what your future will look like? Maybe that’s why Maximus reacted the way he did.”

know! I know! But I love Adrian with all my heart, and he loves me too. So I think that’ll be enough for us

Laura, so young and already facing such a big responsibility, Serenity felt grateful for having had “that talk” with Marcus–a candid conversation where he didn’t hold back and spoke openly about

years ago]

“Serenity…”

“Yes, Dad?”

dropped

didn’t see

know you. When you lie, you press your lips together more than usual and wrinkle your nose. You’d better tell me who he

You have a knack for scaring off my boyfriends…”

young man isn’t the

that’s not what I

I think it’s time for a father–daughter

you have an important

conversation now than to wait until

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later,” Marcus sald, pulling

know you’re a mature and responsible young larly–that’s how we raised you–but the world outside this house is very different. Your mom worries about you, and so do I. If it were up to me, I’d send you to a convent and never let you date anyone. You’re my little girl,

surprise me…”

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