Filed To Story: The Scarlet Vengeance: Justice of a Framed Beauty Novel (Grace & Jason)
Anthony Sherman said, “I know what morning sickness is. You have morning sickness. Are you…”
“Yeah, I’m pregnant. Sorry,” she said. Her round eyes were clear.
Anthony Sherman suddenly understood why he always had a good impression of Lina. It was because she was very straightforward and would not hide things from people.
Anthony Sherman said, “There’s nothing to be sorry about. We agreed to be friends. But now that you’re pregnant, you can’t go to the concert afterward. Why don’t we give these two tickets to those who couldn’t get tickets and are waiting outside the venue? Then these tickets can be put to good use.”
“But… you had a hard time getting them. I’ll pay you for them. I can’t let you spend too much money,” Lina hastened to say.
Anthony Sherman said, “That won’t be necessary. What’s your plan for the future? Have you told Hadwin Stephenson about this?”
Lina immediately felt speechless. She had never said that the baby was Hadwin Stephenson’s, but everyone could figure out they were Hadwin Stephenson’s upon learning she was pregnant!
Was it that easy to figure out?
“He… uh… knows about it,” Lina said vaguely.
Anthony Sherman did not pursue it and just said, “If you need any help in the future, feel free to contact me. I’ll do whatever I can to help.”
Lina looked at him in surprise. “You…”
“Aren’t we friends? It’s normal for friends to help each other out. Lina, I only wish you happiness,” Anthony Sherman said sincerely.
“Thank you,” said Lina as she bit her lower lip. She felt even more sorry upon seeing Anthony Sherman’s reaction.
After finishing their meal, they arrived at a concert hall. Anthony Sherman gave the concert tickets to a young couple waiting outside because they had failed to get them.
They said gratefully, “Thank you. Thank you! I wish you two a lifetime of happiness together!”
“Huh?” Lina was about to explain that they were not together but the young couple had already raced to the entrance with the tickets.
Lina could only look at Anthony Sherman awkwardly.
Anthony Sherman said, “They’re just strangers who misunderstood. Don’t take it to heart.”
His casual attitude made her feel less awkward. Suddenly, as if she recalled something, she said, “By the way, don’t tell anyone about my pregnancy. I… haven’t told my parents yet.”
Anthony Sherman froze slightly. Surprise flashed across his eyes as he asked, “Is Hadwin Stephenson unwilling to take responsibility?”
“Huh?” Lina blinked and did not react in time to Anthony Sherman’s wild speculation.
“Are you scared to tell your parents about your pregnancy because Hadwin Stephenson refuses to take responsibility?” asked Anthony Sherman.
“I… I didn’t tell my parents because…”
However, before Lina could finish, a voice interjected. “Who did you say isn’t taking responsibility?”
Lina shuddered, feeling her hair standing on end. She turned around only to see Hadwin Stephenson standing a few steps behind her.
‘Gosh! When did he come here?’
Anthony Sherman was also surprised to see Hadwin Stephenson. The way his eyes stared at him made Anthony Sherman feel a chill running down his spine for no reason.
Hadwin Stephenson slowly walked to Lina’s side, bent down. slightly, and leaned close to Lina. He said, “What’s the matter? Did you tell him I’m not taking responsibility?”
“Don’t… Don’t come so close to me.” Lina’s face reddened slightly as she tried to back away.
However, the next moment, his big hand was already around her waist. “Why didn’t you tell him how you got close to me?” he asked. His face seemed a little pale under the moonlight, but his voice was amorous.
Lina’s face instantly turned even redder. For a moment, she did not know how to refute.
Anthony Sherman said, “In that case, are you willing to be responsible for Lina, Mr. Stephenson? Then take on the responsibilities a man should!”
Even though he was facing the president of Stephenson Group, Anthony Sherman did not back down.
Hadwin Stephenson chuckled. “What do you know? Don’t you think it’s funny that you, a man who doesn’t know anything, are telling us what to do?”
Anthony Sherman said, “I don’t understand a lot of things, but I’m Lina’s friend. Since you knocked her up, you should cherish her!”
“Cherish?” A touch of danger flashed across Hadwin Stephenson’s eyes. He loosened his arm that was around Lina’s waist with a cold expression and turned to face Anthony Sherman. “Who are you to say that in front of me?”
“If you don’t cherish Lina, someone else will cherish her!” Hadwin Stephenson’s imposing manner and the sense of danger he exuded intimidated Anthony Sherman, but he still said what he wanted to say.
Hadwin Stephenson frowned. Seeing that something was wrong, Lina hurriedly said to Anthony Sherman, “Yulai… L-Let’s call it a day. Although we didn’t get to see the concert, thank you anyway!”
Anthony Sherman figured out Lina’s hint, but he still asked with worry, “Do you want me to send you home?”
Lina was about to speak when she felt Hadwin Stephenson’s fingers gripping her arm hard.
Therefore, she smiled awkwardly at Anthony Sherman and said, “No thanks… Hadwin Stephenson… will send me home.”
Anthony Sherman looked at Lina before looking at Hadwin Stephenson. He dared not say anything more, so he nodded. “Call me if you need anything.”
“Okay,” replied Lina.
After Anthony Sherman left, Hadwin Stephenson snorted coldly. “You’re getting along well with your blind date. What’s the matter? Were you even planning to attend a concert together?”
Lina turned to look at the person in front of her and sighed. “He and I are just friends. I wanted to watch GB’s concert but failed to get a ticket. Anthony Sherman helped me get the tickets.”
“Oh? Then why didn’t you go in?” he asked.
She rolled her eyes at him. “I’m pregnant. You know how loud a concert can be. What if people bump into me and squeeze by me after I go in?”
‘Doesn’t he know this when he has accompanied me to many concerts?’
His eyes softened. “Were you afraid that the baby in your belly might get hurt?”
“I…” She froze and said nothing more.
Hadwin Stephenson’s voice rang in her ears again. “Anthony Sherman thinks I refuse to take responsibility after getting you pregnant.”
“He misunderstood!” she said quickly.
“Well then, do you want me to be responsible for you?” he asked.
Her eyes met his, and at that moment, she felt as if she were drowning in them.
“Do you? Do you want me to be responsible for you?” His voice was so mesmerizing that she wanted to nod and say yes.
‘No… No!’
She had never wanted him to take responsibility like this…
Lina shook her head, and the pressure around her instantly reduced.
Hadwin Stephenson’s eyes dimmed almost unmistakably. “Does that mean you don’t want to marry me? Would you rather be scolded by your parents and let your child become a bastard than have anything to do with me?”
She bit her lip with her teeth and said nothing.
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