Hannah pressed Steven's restless hand. "Slow your horses, cowboy. I haven't laid out all the conditions yet."
Steven was impatient. "Hannah, can't we start baby making first before you lay down the law?"
Hannah's face hardened. “Steven!”
At that, Steven was instantly pacified. “Alright, I’m listening.”
Hannah continued, “I’ve made it clear. I want a child, not the child’s father. Even if we cross paths in the future, we must act like strangers. If you dare acknowledge me in public without my consent, I'll make sure you never see me again."
Steven was speechless. What had Cornelia taught Hannah?d2
With such stringent conditions, she blocked his path to reconciliation. But, he had no choice other than to agree. He nodded. "Hannah, try to steer clear of Cornelia."
Hannah raised an eyebrow. "Who are you to tell me who I can hang out with?"
Steven retorted, "I'm going to be your child's father."
Hannah, "No, you're not. My child will only have a mother. If you don't agree to my terms, I can find another man. You're not the only fish in the sea."
Steven was speechless. Every word that came out of Hannah's mouth today was like a landmine. The idea of her having a child with another man was unimaginable.
He decided to play along for now. Once she was pregnant, he was sure the conservative Ableson family would be on his side. His mind was racing, and Hannah noticed. "Don't agree, huh? Then get off my bed. I don't need you."
"I agree..." Steven didn't want to hear anymore. He feared she might have been the death of him.
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