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

---- Clara and her family went outside to play fireworks in the small garden. Ever since their last fireworks session on the island, Leo had been obsessed. This time, he confidently lit them on his own. Aaron watched mother and son enjoying themselves, his expression soft and slightly dazed. Since he had been six, he had known that holiday joy wasn't meant for him. He had trained himself to be unusually calm and mature for his age, learning not to care and forcing himself to grow stronger, tuning envy and longing into motivation. New Years had always been nothing more than a day to sleep in.

But now, in just one short year, he had a wife and a son-people he wanted to protect. How had he been so blessed? How had fate favored him so? A sense of unprecedented fulfillment filled him. He walked over to Clara, and while Leo was distracted, wrapped his arm around her slender waist and kissed her. ---- Clara lifted her head and hooked her arms around his neck, responding passionately. Perhaps it was the happiness of the evening, or the wine she had sipped-restraint simply wasn't an option tonight. After a long moment, Aaron reluctantly lifted his head, gazing at her radiant face.

His voice was husky. "When can we go to the bedroom?" "It's New Year's! We have to eat some late-night snacks first. Are you in that much of a hurry, hubby?" Clara brushed her hand along his collar. Aaron's breath hitched. The word "hubby" made him melt-she had never called him that outside of their intimate moments. Unable to resist, he leaned in again, but Clara noticed Leo's small fireworks had burned out. She grabbed his hand, interlacing their fingers, tiptoed close, and whispered in his ear, "Hubby, don't rush. I've prepared a New Year's gift for you tonight.

Stay tuned!" Aaron's blood boiled, his heart racing. He couldn't wait even a second longer. From the dining room came Ronni's cheerful voice, "Come in and have some fruit!" ---- "Mom! Mom! We're going to eat fruit!" Leo tugged his mother along. This year, Leo was excited to eat twelve grapes. Ronni had prepared plenty of fruits, including several varieties of grapes. Leo finished his twelve grapes in no time, thrilled. As they ate, Lucian laughed. "May everyone have a lucky year ahead!" Leo handed him a grape. "Grandpa Lucian, you eat too. Good luck!" Lucian laughed heartily.

Leo then shared grapes with Sebastian, Aaron, and Clara. "Everyone, luck to you!" Clara couldn't resist kissing him. "Such a good boy!" Sebastian invited everyone to his house for dinner the next day. Lucian and he, deep in their chess match, agreed to continue tomorrow. After sending Sebastian off and settling Lucian in the guest room, Leo was still full of energy, wide awake. Go to sleep. Tomorrow morning we'll build Lego together!" Aaron coaxed. Leo hugged his New Year's gift. "This one?" ---- Aaron nodded. "Yes! Sleep now!

If you stay up, there won't be enough time." Finally, Leo closed his eyes. Back in their room, Aaron presented a small jewelry box. "Happy New Year, my love." Clara opened it to reveal a delicate diamond bracelet. "It's beautiful! Put it on me." The diamonds sparkled against her skin. Aaron kissed the back of her hand. "Stunning!" "Thank you, hubby!" Clara kissed the corner of his mouth and turned toward the bathroom. Aaron protested. "What about my gift?" Clara glanced back, her eyes mischievous. "Later."