Chapter 212

Everett’s POV: I froze. It seemed I hadn’t. Pressing my lips together, I murmured, “But I am the child’s father…” “You can only wait outside the delivery room. After the baby is born, the nurse will bring him out for the family to see. You can wait outside and fulfill your rights as the biological father—being the first to hold him. I won’t stop you from that.” “But I’m worried about you.” “Thank you, but I don’t accept opposite-sex friends accompanying me during childbirth.” I, now officially a friend, “…” “Now you can tell me… can you accept that answer?” “Then may I ask one more question?” “Go ahead.” “Is there a chance our friendship could develop into a romantic relationship?” Scarlett seemed to have anticipated this question all along. She raised an eyebrow and countered, “Have you ever considered that while we’re friends, you might meet a girl who’s right for you? What if you fall for her? When that happens, do you think you’ll still care about how our friendship develops?” “I w