Chapter 34. Baby Gender Reveal

5 months later...

Mary, a cheery and expectant woman, is busy finishing up the arrangements for the gender reveal party in her exquisitely furnished living room. Sam, Mary's ex-boyfriend and the child's father stands close by and observes her with a kind smile on his face.

Bright colors, balloons, and an aura of enthusiasm permeate the space. Friends and relatives of Mary have gathered, waiting impatiently for the big news. A cold and haughty man named Richard, Mary's father, approaches Sam.

"So, Sam, when are you two planning to tie the knot?" he asked, and both of them looked at him with surprise and confusion.

Sam's grin wavered a little as he cast a quick glance at Mary, who stopped for a few seconds, her eyes widening in understanding. He didn't want to hurt Mary's feelings, but he didn't also want to lie and pretend to himself. He doesn't want to give Mary false hope that they can be together.

"Um, Dad, we haven't