Chapter 173

Valerie Will POV

“Congratulations,” Damien said as I sat down on the empty chair across from him.

I narrowed my eyes. “Huh?”

He pointed at my tummy. “The bump isn’t there anymore. You must’ve given birth already. Congratulations.” He clarified, his voice sharp.

“Oh,” I muttered under my breath. “Thank you.”

“So did you refuse to go out with me all this time because of the baby?” He asked, raising a skeptical brow at me.

I nodded. “Yes.”

I was genuinely confused about why a man would be interested in a pregnant woman. Or maybe he wasn’t lying when he said he just wanted to make new friends.

Either way, I could use the distraction.

After a few moments, he continued. “So are you going to tell me about the father of your baby or what?” He asked, leaning forward.

I leaned backward with a sigh. “I’d rather not talk about him.”

“Why?” His eyebrow lifted with dry amusement. “Is everything okay between the