Oops! My Secret Baby Is Caught By His Top-Lawyer Daddy! Novel

---- Tristan immediately saw through his trick and blocked the exit. "Friend, you strip first, then we can end our friendship." The laughter was nonstop. Clara laughed so hard tears streamed down her face. Aaron used one hand to rub her belly and the other to cover her eyes. "Nothing to see here." Derek was forced back to the mahjong table. Scarlett gave him a knowing look. Derek understood, checked his jacket pocket, and-lo and behold-there was a pack of gum. Four pieces plus the container-just enough to save his pair of briefs. Finally, everyone dispersed amidst the chaos.

Walking through the courtyard, Tristan, the lonely bachelor, felt utterly miserable. The other two men had wives to help cover them, but he was completely alone-exposed, pitiful, and utterly defeated. Back in their room, Clara couldn't stop smiling. "Aaron, you're incredible! You even beat those three at mahjong! I'm sticking with you from now on!" Aaron pinched her nose. "Is it really that funny? Go change clothes. Let's go soak in the pool at the foot of the mountain." ---- Clara changed back into her swimsuit from last night. The sheer skirt was torn, so she skipped it.

Just wearing the bikini felt daring, so after searching the closet she finally found Aaron's white shirt. Buttoned up, it fell all the way to her thighs, like a little dress-surprisingly perfect. Aaron came out of the bathroom and saw Clara standing at the bar, drinking water in his shirt. The hem barely covered her thighs. Her black bikini peeked out when she moved. Her legs were long and straight, skin glowing. A sparkling diamond ankle bracelet caught the light. The top two buttons of the shirt were undone, showing just a hint of bikini strap.

The sharp black-and-white contrast hit the eyes like a visual jolt. Aaron's Adam's apple bobbed as he stepped closer, took her hand, and drank the water in one gulp-but he was still thirsty. His lips sought hers, tasting more refreshment... Clara's voice trembled. "N-no... not the hot spring anymore?" Aaron whispered, "If you still have the energy later..." In the quiet room, the movements that followed made Clara's waist ache-another night of passion was about ---- to unfold. The next day, leaving the island, Austin's family decided to stay in Silverton for the New Year.

Tristan returned to work. Derek drove Scarlett to the airport-she had a business trip, with her manager and assistant waiting for rehearsals. Matt took Clara and the rest of the family-five in total-to the cemetery. It had been six months since their last visit. Sue's gravestone had fresh inscriptions, with a vase of lilies beside it. The staff explained that a Mr. Storm had prepaid for a year, ensuring fresh flowers were replaced weekly. After paying their respects, Clara stayed behind alone as before. Over the past six months, her emotions had changed significantly.

She chattered away, telling her mother everything-work, life, feelings-nothing left out. Two hours later, they reluctantly left. Who knew when they'd return next? In the car, Leo kept asking Aaron about life and death. Clara reflected quietly. Partings-temporary or permanent-were always helpless and sorrowful. ---- Aaron asked Clara, "Want to stay one more night? Should we return to Greystone tomorrow? Hotel tonight or Devereaux Residence?" Clara replied, "Let's stay at a hotel." Aaron hesitated, then asked, "My grandfather knows we're in Silverton. He wants us home for dinner tonight.

Want to go?" Though Clara knew his family could be difficult, she was curious about where he grew up. She said, "Sure! Is Leo coming?" Aaron thought for a moment. "Just the two of us tonight. Leo can go next time. It's not exactly a fun place for kids." Then he summarized his family's situation for her. Clara smiled. "Sounds... kind of dangerous."