Chapter 15

At first glance, it seemed as though he genuinely cared for the child and truly loved the infant. Yet, upon deeper reflection, it felt akin to a transaction on a level playing field.

The whirlpool of doubts in her heart surged as Raymond unwaveringly expressed his wish to marry her and astonishingly accepted the child even though he had once demanded an abortion. What was the real reason?

Caroline, burning with curiosity and convinced that this was an essential piece to understanding her decisions, forthrightly inquired:

“Why is it, truly, that you wish to marry me and suddenly show such interest in the child?”

His lips curled into a smirk. The answer she yearned to hear, he teasingly withheld.

“That’s not something you need to know. Sometimes, too much knowledge can be counterproductive, reporter Anthony.”

His piercing gaze locked onto hers, eyebrows furrowed and eyes blazing, challenging her self-worth. Raymond didn’t even blink, as if underscor