Kneeling for a Second Chance Novel

---- Chapter 419 Before going to bed that night, Valeria ordered some medicine from DoorDash. There were some basic household cold remedies , along with a pregnancy test. However, the result was that she wasn't pregnant. | 1 She tossed the test into the trash and went back to bed, pulling the blanket over her face. The doctor had told her that it would be very difficult for her to conceive. For so many years, Valeria had never thought much about it since she already had Selena. But if... If she really did become pregnant , she would be very happy.

Lately, there had been a few times with Sebastian when they hadn't used protection. Valeria turned over, and suddenly, a hand reached under the blanket to pinch her cheek. Sebastian had come out of the bathroom and lay down, wrapping her in his arms. His voice was husky, having noticed the discarded pregnancy test in the trash. "Let nature take its course." Every Friday after school, Sebastian and Valeria would drive Selena to Margaret's house. This became a weekly routine. It went on from the falling leaves of autumn to the snow resting on their shoulders.

---- Nicholas and Martha also lived in the same community. Both families would share meals together. The way Selena addressed them also shifted over time. She no longer called them Mr. and Mrs. Grant Sr., but rather "Grandpa" and " Grandma". However, when it was Sebastian, he was still Mr. Grant. + At night, lying in bed, Sebastian held Valeria close. "I think our daughter takes after you." Valeria replied, "Of course she would look like me. I gave birth to her." He closed his eyes and pulled her tighter into his arms. "I mean her personality.

She's quiet and well-behaved." She retorted, "Is being gentle and quiet a flaw?" Sebastian continued , "She's also good at giving people the cold shoulder." Valeria opened her eyes. "When have I ever given you that? Just tell me-have I given you the cold shoulder in the past three months? You men sure love digging up old grievances." "Just give her some time. She'll come to accept you as her father," she added. "She actually likes you a lot, but she needs to adjust. In her world, Mr. Grant is a very good person. But she's never had a father figure.

She's about to turn ten, and in all her birthdays up until now, she has never had a dad."" ---- "How about you?" Sebastian asked hoarsely. "What's the image of a father to you?" He thought of Alexander, his eldest brother, whom he deeply respected . The times he had tolerated Gabriella and Wendy were all out of that respect. He hadn't originally wanted Gabriella to remain in the Grant family, but he never expected that Valeria would turn out to be his brother's biological daughter. He had once doubted the DNA test results, but after verification, they were confirmed to be accurate.

Sebastian had considered telling Valeria and the family, but he was afraid. The fact that Wendy was Valeria's biological mother had only shocked Sebastian somewhat. However, the fact that her biological father was Alexander could never be revealed within the Grant family. Now, Sebastian even wished this fact could remain a secret forever. He didn't want to hide anything from Valeria and Alexander , but he didn't want to lose the person he loved most. Valeria didn't answer. She had fallen asleep. On Selena's birthday, Broburgh City was shrouded in rain, It was a Wednesday.

Valeria called Margaret to discuss the ---- birthday plans and decided to wait until the weekend to give Selena a proper birthday celebration. It was so that they didn't need to rush over. At 5:30 pm, Sebastian picked Selena up from school and brought her to Grant Group's Broburgh City branch. That time of day coincided with the evening rush, and many employees were leaving. In the lobby, they were startled to see Sebastian holding the hand of a little girl. "Ttold you Mr. Grant was already married. Look at his ring finger. He's always wearing a wedding band.

And you guys said it was just an accessory."