Chapter 25

Xavier logged out of WhatsApp and placed the laptop back on the nightstand. As he turned to leave, he noticed Reina, who had her eyes shut tightly, seemingly trapped in a nightmare. She called his name in fear. Thinking about his escape plan, he swallowed his resentment and gently took her hand. "I'm here." "Xavier!" Reina woke up in a cold sweat. Her eyes were wide with surprise when she saw him sitting at the bedside. After a long pause, she said, "What a rare scene. You didn't leave?" "You're carrying my child. I have no choice but to accept this." Xavier gazed out the window with a weary expression. "I just hope that you'll stop keeping me locked up in here after the baby is born. Let me go back to Northreach City." Reina's face lit up with joy. She grabbed his hand and kissed it fervently. "I promise you. I'll take you back once I'm in my second trimester. "I'm so happy, Xavier! I'm going to be a mom! This is our first child. Whether it's a boy or girl, I'll raise them to b