“Oh, my bad. I’ll go wash my hands right now,” Julian blurted, a bit embarrassed.

    Julian dashed into the bathroom, band /bsoon the sound of running water echoed out.

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    Thorn, face bruised and swollen, stumbled in. The moment he bsaw /bSienna, he started whining, pointing at Julian. “Sienna, look what he did to me

    Sienna nced at Julian, a little surprised at how hard he’d actually hit hirn.

    Julian didn’t shy away from Sienna’s gaze. Then he looked at Thorn, his expression sincere. I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have hit you so hard! Thorn, you should go see a doctor. I’ll cover all your medical bills, and I’ll even pay you for the bmental /btrauma.”

    Thorn was left speechless, a lump in his throat that he couldn’t swallow.

    Is he trying to make me look bad?” he thought, feeling a mix of frustration and embarrassment.

    bJulian/b, you!” Thorn sputtered.

    Sienna, are you hungry? Do you feel ufortable anywhere else?” Julian asked, concern written all over her face bas /bshe sat bdown /bbeside Sienna.

    She gently took Sienna’s hand, his gaze falling to Sienna’s belly.

    She finally has her own child now. I’m going to be a dad Julian thought.

    Joy kept surging in his chest, wave after wave, just like the rising tide.

    I’m so happy for her, Julian thought.

    “I’m fine, Sienna replied softly.

    Thorn, annoyed at being left out, dragged a chair over and sat downb, /ba mischievous grin spreading across his face.

    His eyes locked onto Sienna’s belly.

    b“/bbSienna/bb, /bthat child is mine too,” he dered.

    Everyone was utterly speechless.

    bJulian /bbjust /bknocked him unconscious and gged down a nurse to drag him out.

    Julian helped Sienna into the car, holding her close. Sienna let out a helpless bsigh/b. “Put me down. You really don’t bhave /bto fuss over me so much. I’m fine.

    “No way. You’re expecting now,” Julian replied, all serious and protective.

    bSienna /bcould feel just how nervous she was. Once they were settled in the car, Sienna reached out band /bgently ruffled Julian’s hair.

    With a soft, soothing voice, she bsaid/b, “Really, the bdoctor /bbsaid /bI’m perfectly healthy”

    Julian’s eyes turned a little red. She took Sienna’s hand and pressed it gently to her bown /bbcheek/b.

    Sienna, I’m so happy that byou’re /bwilling to have my child. I honestly don’t bknow /bhow to thank you. In my bnext /blife, I’ll dedicate myself to serving byou/b, Julian said, his voice thick with emotion.

    Sienna teased with a soft chuckle, ‘Oh So you’re not nning to serve me in this life?

    Julian immediately replied, ‘Of course I will. I’ll serve you in every lifetime, for all eternity?

    After Sienna got pregnant, Lana band /bReno turned super jumpy and overprotective. They were always bconvinced /bsomething bad was

    about to happen around Sienna, bwatching /bher like hawks. The two of them bdidn’t /bbdare /brx for beven /ba moment.

    11:24 AM

    When Amber bsaw /bSiennae backb, /bshe rushed bover/b, ready to throw her arms around her.

    But Julian stepped in front of her, blocking her path.

    “Get out of my way.” Amber snapped, shooting Julian a re.

    “Sienna, blook /bat him!” Amber whined, turning to Sienna with a pout.

    bLana /band Reno quickly grabbed Amber, “Miss Amber, you can’t just run up to her like you used to. Now that Miss Enna…”

    Before they could finish, bSienna /bcut in, “It’s bfine/b, Amber. Come here.”

    “Siennab,/bb” /bAmber bsaid/b, confused as she walked over.

    She tilted her bhead /bup, her big round eyes full of worry. “Sienna, are you sick?

    Sienna spoke softly, “Amber, I’m pregnant.”

    “What?” Amber yelped, springing back like a startled cat.

    Amber’s eyes went wide. She pointed at Julian, then at Sienna again, lookingpletely shocked.

    “Sienna, you… You really bhave /ba baby in there?” Amber squeaked, her voice full of disbelief.

    Sienna asked gently. “Yes. What’s wrong, Amberb? /bAren’t byou /bhappy?

    “No, no… That’s not it, Sienna. I’m really happy, I swear. It’s just… It feels so unreal. There’s really a baby in your belly,” Amber stammered, still trying to wrap her head around it

    Still in a daze, Amber shuffled over and, a little nervously, reached out to gently touch Sienna’s belly.

    “Sienna,” Amber whispered, her voice full of awe.

    “Let’s go inside,” Sienna said, smiling softly.

    “Alright, alright, Sienna. I’ll hold you up. Take it easy,” Amber said, fussing over her.

    Amber was even careful with her breathing, like she was terrified something might go wrong.

    Sienna ruffled Amber’s hair with a doting smile. “Amber, it’s only been a month.”

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