The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 1225

Leopold gently pinched her chin, "Aunt Harriet has her own views, you know. If she wants to turn a blind eye, let's not burst her bubble and save her the embarrassment."

"I get it." Aurelia shrugged, a playful smirk dancing on her lips, "I just think the men in the Stirling clan are a heartless bunch. Any woman who marries into your family is signing up for a rough ride."

Leopold rolled his eyes, retorting, "Hey, honey, count me out of that generalization."

Aurelia shot him a sideways glance, her gaze carrying a mixture of amusement and challenge, "I'll decide whether you're an exception based on your behavior."

Leopold wrapped an arm around her shoulder and leaned in for a light, teasing kiss, "So, how am I doing right now?"

"Not too bad," she beamed, wrapping her arms around his neck. After all, his looks were something out of a Greek myth, drop-dead gorgeous.

"Fancy some fruit?" Leopold asked, adoration evident in the way he caressed her hair.

She nodded, and he went off to prepare a fruit plate.

She sat up, slipped into her clothes, and stepped out onto the balcony.

Down in the yard, Skyler was chasing the kids around, and little Nova was there too, scampering across a massive playmat, keeping up with her older siblings in a game of tag.

Leopold came out with a plate of fruit, setting it on the table before settling next to Aurelia.

He picked up a grape and popped it into Aurelia's mouth, his eyes sweeping over the children below, lingering on William.

"Honey, can you tell me the truth?" he asked quietly.

"About what?" Aurelia raised an eyebrow, intrigued.

Leopold took a sip of lemonade, his voice deep and serious, "Is William really your and Arnold's child?"

Aurelia choked slightly, coughing softly. "What are you talking about?"

There was a moment's silence as Leopold peeled another grape for her, "Back then, weren't you injured and undergoing treatment? How could you have gotten pregnant?"