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

---- Chapter 121: Going Out Scarlett was lost in her thoughts, still reeling from the fact that Derek had changed so drastically, so suddenly. A knock came at the door. Scarlett's mom called softly, "Scarlett..." Scarlett and Derek exchanged a quick glance. They didn't have time for another word. Scarlett opened the door. Her mom looked at Derek with a hint of hesitation. "You're Derek, right? Well... it's getting late, and Scarlett needs her rest." Derek got the message immediately. "Yes, it's already late. You should all get some sleep.

I'll come back tomorrow evening to visit properly." Scarlett walked him to the door. As they waited for the elevator, Derek suddenly recalled the scene he had stumbled into earlier. His jaw tightened. "Tell me something... Were you actually planning to let Cyrus be the father of my child?" Scarlett's eyes darted away. "Uh, I'm exhausted. I'm going to bed!" She waved hurriedly and darted back inside, practically fleeing. ---- Derek's gaze followed her retreating figure, his teeth grinding together. Should he be furious... or grateful? That was way too close.

Just a little more, and the baby in Scarlett's belly-their baby-would have been passed off to Cyrus! Scarlett slipped back inside the apartment. Her mom and dad were waiting for her in the living room. "I came over just to apologize," her mom said as she sat down beside her. "I was wrong before. I shouldn't have been so harsh with you." Her dad spoke up as well. "We got things completely backward. Your happiness matters most. Marriage is something you should decide for yourself. No matter what, we'll stand behind you." Her mom's voice cracked as she added, "Forgive me...

I haven't been a good mom." Scarlett's eyes stung. She leaned against her mom's shoulder, just like she had when she was little. "You're the best mom in the whole world." Her mom stroked her hair gently. Finally, mother and daughter made peace. Meanwhile, Derek had returned to his apartment and picked up the phone. "Dad, come to Greystone tomorrow!" ---- His dad snorted, "Don't be ridiculous. We're expecting guests tomorrow. You hurry home instead." Derek grinned. "I found you a daughter-in-law. Come tomorrow and meet my in-laws!" Clatter, the phone receiver hit the floor.

After a pause, his mom's voice came on the line, trembling. "Son... are you serious?" "Dead serious," Derek said. "And she's pregnant. You'd better get here fast!" Clatter, the receiver hit the floor again. Meanwhile, Sebastian and Lucian had gone to the orphanage and they'd taken Leo with them. The villa instantly felt hollow and empty. Clara glanced at Aaron. "So... what do we do today?" Aaron tilted his head. "Is there something you'd like to do?" Clara thought about it, then shook her head. "Not really. What about you?" Aaron's lips quirked into a sly grin.

"I want to take you back to the bedroom." A shiver shot through Clara, her cheeks flaming red. She immediately pinched his waist. "Is there seriously ---- nothing in that brain of yours except sex?" Her mind betrayed her by flashing back to that morning in the bathroom. They had been brushing their teeth like normal people, but somehow it ended with her pinned against the sink, her legs jelly, barely able to walk out of the room. Honestly, Clara was starting to wonder, was it just because he was on vacation? Did all that unused energy have to be poured into her?

The two of them could never be in the same private space for long. Sparks flew, and the next thing she knew, she was doomed. Aaron caught her hand, his grin deepening. "Baby, where's your head at? I meant let's go back, change clothes, and head out for some fun." And just like that, he swept her up in his arms and carried her toward the bedroom, whispering teasingly against her ear, "Still feeling a little weak in the knees?" Clara glared at him and promptly bit his neck. Aaron froze, his body going rigid. The second they got into the room, he pressed her against the door.

"Looks to me like you don't actually want to leave." Clara shoved her hand against his lips. "I do. Mr. Big Shot, I want to go out." No way was she staying cooped up at home again!