Chapter 330

The moment the baby was mentioned, Celeste Harper's expression turned a little blank. Sebastian Wexler handed her a cup of lukewarm water, a soft smile tugging at his lips. "It's a girl. Came early, yeah, but she's really pretty—looks just like you." "A girl?" Celeste’s eyes flickered with a hint of light. "Yeah, a girl." That seemed to let a bit of air out of her chest. She looked like she'd finally caught a breather, like the weight on her shoulders got just a little lighter. A girl. That’s good. If it’s a girl, maybe the Shaws won’t push so hard. Maybe they'd let it slide, not insist on taking the baby back. She might actually get to keep her daughter with her and live… like a normal mom. Sensing her train of thought, Sebastian gently said, "Even if it was a boy, don't worry. If you want to keep your child with you, no one can take her away. The Shaw family’s got power, sure, but even they can’t run the world." Celeste nodded, some color returning to her pale cheeks. Her voice was s