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    She froze when she saw the man standing just outside. Brian? What was he doing here? Wasn’t he supposed to be away on his business trip? How was he suddenly standing in front of her?


    Rachel tried to process what she was seeing.


    Brian was practically bouncing with excitement. He invited himself into her home, cing a bag of food on her table. “You haven’t had breakfast yet, right? I bought some. Come and eat.”


    “Thank you.” Rachel opened one of the containers. As soon as the smell hit her, she ran to the bathroom, her hand pressed over her mouth.


    “What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?” Brian called out, nervously following after her.


    Rachel was already rinsing her mouth when he arrived. “Just the typical morning sickness. I prefer nd food these days. The smell of meat makes me nauseated.”


    Without hesitation, Brian turned on his heel and called out to his assistant, who was waiting outside. “Ronald, go and—” He stopped mid-sentence, changing his mind. “No, you stay here and watch over her. I’ll get the food myself.”


    He returned shortly after with some light dishes. Rachel ate happily, feeling warm and content.


    Only then did Brian allow himself to let out a sigh of relief. He took a deep breath, looking at her earnestly. “Rachel, thank you for telling me about the pregnancy. First of all, I want to apologize for any misunderstanding during our phone call. I’m really d you’ve decided to keep the baby. I promise you won’t have to worry about anything from now on. Whether it’s the wedding, your basic needs, prenatal checkups, childbirth, or postpartum care—I’ll take care of everything.”


    Rachel held a cup of warm water in both hands and took a sip, her expression serious. “Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness, and foring all this way to see me. I told you about the baby because you are the father. I hope you’ll be there for our child as they grow. I don’t want you to miss out on her milestones. More importantly, I want our child to grow up in an environment full of love and joy. I just need you to fulfill your role as a father. As for the other thing, I have no ns to marry you.”


    A long silence followed, as her words settled in. Finally, Brian spoke. “Is this really what you want?”


    “Yes,” Rachel replied. “I need a father for my baby, not a husband. I hope you can respect this decision.”


    As tough as it was, Brian nodded. “Of course. Don’t worry, I will do my best to be a good father.”


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    Rachel gave him a warm, gentle smile.


    Brian kept a respectful distance during the next few months. Although Rachel’s belly grew noticeablyrger, she continued to dedicate most of her time to her charity work.


    In order to stay close, Brian bought a house nearby. He told her that he wanted to remain close throughout her pregnancy and promised to move out once the baby was born. For the sake of their child, Rachel agreed.


    It wasn’t an easy pregnancy. Morning sickness worsened, and she couldn’t stand the smell of meat or fish.


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