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

---- Scarlett tossed her hair. "Then let him walk! I'll raise the baby myselfl" Clara said, "Sure, you could totally do that. But then you wouldn't have Derek around to order around anymore." Sierra said, "You should be grateful. Why don't you ask Clara how her pregnancy went?" Clara said with a small smile, "I'm not really a fair comparison. Being a single mom is painful but kind of fulfilling too. You two wouldn't really get it. But honestly, I think Derek's one of the most patient men out there. He's better than ninety-nine percent of expectant dads." Scarlett said, "Alright, alright!

For you two gorgeous ladies, I'll give him a break tonight." So that night, when Derek came home exhausted, he walked right into the strangest evening of his life. Scarlett greeted him with a sweet smile. "Honey, I made some pasta. Want to have a bite?" Derek said quickly, "No, no, you eat." ---- "How about something to drink? I can make you a cup of lemon tea." "T already laid out your pajamas in the bathroom." "You must be tired. I can give you a shoulder rub." The sudden kindness threw Derek completely off. "You're kinda freaking me out right now," he said cautiously. Well, that was that.

Guess Derek just didn't deserve an easy life! Scarlett pulled the blanket up and went straight to sleep. After work that evening, Xander stopped by Clara's desk. "Hey, are you free after work? Can you come visit my great-aunt Lori for a bit?" Clara shook her head. "No. Her own family doesn't want me there." Xander said, "But Lori hasn't been in good health and rarely sees anyone. After she saw you ---- that day, she kept saying she wanted to see you again." Clara smiled. "I'm afraid Donald'll kick me out if I show up." Xander said earnestly, "She's not asking for treatment, just a chat.

She's probably just lonely. I can't bring myself to say no to her. Please, just go once, for her sake." Clara thought of Lori, the kind old lady lying in bed, and couldn't say no. "Alright, since you're being such a good nephew, I'll go." Xander beamed. "Thanks! Wanna go now? My car's in the parking lot." Clara said, "No need. I'll head there myself-it'll be easier to get back later." Alvin was already waiting to drive her home after work. When she arrived again at the little villa, Clara told Alvin to wait outside the gate for half an hour.

Xander led her upstairs, but just as they reached the landing on the second floor, Donald came ---- hurrying over to block their way, looking displeased. "Mrs. Devereaux, why are you here again? Didn't we already tell you last time that we don't need your help?" Xander quickly explained, "Lori asked me to bring her. She's mentioned it several times already. We're just here to chat, not for treatment." Clara stood quietly off to the side.

She'd thought about turning around and leaving, but since she was already here-and since the old lady had felt oddly warm and familiar last time-chatting for a bit didn't seem like a big deal. Still, Donald's behavior was seriously weird. What was so taboo about talking to Lori? Donald said bluntly, "My mother is bedridden and not in any condition to see guests. Mrs. Devereaux, please go back." "But Lori-" Xander started to argue. Donald cut him off sharply. "Xander, what she needs right now is rest, not visitors." ---- Clara felt a twinge of irritation but kept her polite smile.

"Alright, I won't bother her then." She turned to head downstairs. "Sue, come in!" an elderly voice called from inside the room. Sue? Clara froze, confused. Then the voice came again, clearer this time. "Dr. Clara, please come in for a bit." The door opened from the inside, and a maid stepped out. "The madam asked Dr. Clara to come in and chat for a while." Clara instinctively glanced at Donald. His expression was dark, but he didn't stop her. So Clara followed the maid inside.

Just then, Dana arrived, muttering under her breath, "Why does Clara keep showing up like a ghost that won't go away?!"