Chapter 136

Seeing the worry all over her face, he couldn't help softening a bit. His tone turned gentle. "Don't stress too much, okay? I've already talked to Mayor Hamilton, so the media shouldn't cause any trouble. Your name or photo won't pop up on TV or in the papers, but still, we need to be cautious. "I'm just worried someone might post something online, that's why I need you to come with me. Only when you and the baby are with me can I actually focus on anything. Got it?" As he spoke, his big hand reached out and gently caressed her cheek. The tenderness in his words... it felt almost like a husband comforting his wife. That one sentence, that simple touch, closed the distance between them like magic. She looked up at him, a little lost. Clearly, she wanted to say something to turn him down, but whether it was guilt or just no good excuse, the words never came. He loved her. He even loved the child. And she... she loved him too. So why couldn't they be together? "My baby girl..." He let out