After half a month of rest, Dn’s body is recovering better and better.


    Basically, he now gets out of bed and walks every day.


    Despite wearing a hospital gown, there is no sign of patient fatigue on Dn’s body. His back is always straight, his face is cold and indifferent, and he carries himself with a natural aloofness.


    Only when he was in Vanessa’s presence did the cold armour he wore vanish.


    Vanessa has taken on the additional task of apanying Dn on his daily walks, as well as bringing him soup.


    The two don’t talk, but they don’t feel ufortable.


    Dn even particrly liked the way they were getting along now, and what he didn’t know was that Vanessa was gettingfortable like this just because she wanted to try to make him well and then get away from him again.


    -You have a maternity appointment today, why don’t Ie with you?


    A few moments of emotion rose in Dn’s heart at the thought of this special day.


    I had already seen Vanessa’s ultrasound pictures, but they showed a tiny embryo. Now, in the ultrasound, I could see the baby’s tiny hands and feet as they began to develop, and in the future, I would be able to see its features clearly.


    For Dn, it was the first time he had seen his baby.


    Vanessa wanted to say no, but thinking that she was still recovering from her injuries and that the baby was hers, she finally agreed.


    -Good.


    Dn was particrly pleased with the affirmative response.


    -Do you want to go now? I’ll go with you.


    The usual programme now was fetal heart monitoring, ultrasound and all that, but in a few days it would be time for Down’s screening.


    Vanessa hadn’t told Dn, and she didn’t think he knew, so she nned to do it herself then.


    It was one thing to acknowledge that Dn was a part of the baby, but it was another to let him participate in the whole process and even have visitation rights to the baby eventually.


    Dn organised Vanessa’s revisions and was present at all times.


    When he heard the baby’s heartbeat, Dn’s face broke out in a nervous sweat.


    The sound of a strong heartbeat was a joy to the heart.


    For the first time, Dn realised without a doubt that Vanessa was carrying her own child.


    “My baby!”


    Just the thought of those words made him feel wonderful.


    After the heart monitoring they had to go for an ultrasound scan.


    Dn clenched his fist at the thought of seeing his baby. He wanted to give Vanessa a hug, wanted to kiss her…. The longing in his heart stirred, but it didn’t show on his face.


    Dn tried to contain himself.


    The moment he followed Vanessa inside and saw the little baby on the screen, Dn’s whole body stiffened. His eyes fixed on the mass of shadow on the screen and he wanted to cry a little.


    This was her baby!


    Dn looked at him again and again, as if he couldn’t get enough.


    He had never imagined that one day he would fall in love with someone and be so emotional that he would almost shed a tear for having had an illegitimate child with her.


    Vanessa, who had been a mess on the inside, was surprised when she saw Dn’s reddened eyes.


    Did the baby really affect him that much?


    What if I couldn’t let go of the baby and wouldn’t let go?


    If he were to fight me for custody of the child, would I have a chance of winning?


    If I had to give up my child, would I be willing to do so?All content ? N/.?vel/Dr/ama.Org.


    The questions suddenly presented themselves to Vanessa, her hands clenched and her heart filled with panic.


    “Dn couldn’t stop me, because he was a free individual. But what about the baby? I can’t fight Dn if he wants to.”


    The more Vanessa thought about it, the more frightened she became, and her nervous fear spread to the foetus in her womb, which began to ache convulsively.


    -Vanessa, what’s wrong?


    Dn kept an eye on Vanessa, even though he was worried about the baby.


    Seeing his head bathed in cold sweat and his face frighteningly white, he hastened to ask.


    Dn didn’t dare break her hand, but could only force his fingers into her hand as he whispered and cajoled her.


    When his hand was finally released, the palm was left with clear blood marks in the shape of a crescent moon.


    -What’s wrong? Do you have difficulties with your tummy? Don’t be afraid, we’ll go to the doctor now.


    -It’s OK.


    Vanessa fought back the explosion of pain and shook her head weakly. Her voice was low, but her tone was firm.


    Dn squeezed her hand tighter and asked cautiously.


    -Is he really well?


    -It’s OK.


    Vanessa shook her head and Dn helped her sit up after the doctor cleaned her belly.


    Seeing how insistent she was, Dn didn’t push her any further.


    -Make sure you tell me if you don’t feel well, okay?


    -Mmm.


    Vanessa nodded absently.


    Vanessa spent the next few days worrying about the baby.


    Dn could see that it was unusual, of course.


    But Vanessa didn’t want to talk about it, so Dn had to hold back and wait for Vanessa to speak for herself.


    It was time for the Down’s syndrome test.


    Vanessa wanted to go alone, but was surprised to see Dn rounding the corner.


    -The Down screening is today, isn’t it? Looks like I’m not toote.


    Dn said with a smile.


    Vanessa looked at him in surprise.


    -What, you think I don’t know what tests pregnant women have to have?


    Dn said.


    -I’ve done some special study on it. Come on, it’s about time and you can rest assured after the early review.


    The two ended up going to the test together.


    While waiting for the results, they strolled around the hospital grounds.


    Vanessa was so distracted that she almost fell.


    -Watch out!


    Dn was startled and quickly reached out to help her. But the movement was so great that it tugged at his wound.


    -What do you want? Why don’t you concentrate on walking either.


    Dn said helplessly, simply helping Vanessa to sit on the bench.


    -Do you have something on your mind?


    Vanessa looked at Dn, the man’s handsome features enveloped in a halo of light that firmly attracted everyone’s attention.


    Pursing his lips, he said.


    -Dn, do you want to have children?


    -Of course it is.


    He was her son and Vanessa’s son, how could she not love him.


    “Just as I think.”


    Vanessa thought to herself.


    “Say it. Vanessa.”


    His gaze became steady and his tone was firm.


    -I won’t let them take the baby away from me! Dn, I will do whatever it takes to protect him.


    Dn, very helpless for her, said.


    -I want the baby and more than that, I want you. So both you and the baby will stay with me. What, you still want to take the baby and go?


    He thought Vanessa was no longer thinking of leaving.