The Playboy’s Downfall novel Chapter 84

“IT’S A GIRL!” The doctor asserted, making Isla cry. Her mom smiled at her and held her hand while she was lying on the bed. It was the day when they could find out about her baby’s gender, and nothing could change the happiness that she was feeling at the moment. Not until the door opened and shock filled her system when he saw her brother and behind him was Zero.

Isla’s eyes grew bigger, and her tears continued flowing down her cheeks. Her grasp on her mom’s hand tightened. When she met Apollo’s gaze, his apology was visible.

Apollo approaches the bed. “I… I am sorry—”

“W-Why—”

“I already knew it all along. And it was I—”

“I am not talking to you,” Isla cut off Zero.

Zero pressed his lips as he stared at Isla.

The doctor wiped the lubricant jelly in her tummy and pulled down her dress. Isla got up and removed the blanket that covered her lower part.

“E-Apollo, what is he doing here?” Her voice raised as fear and anger were visible in it. It’s her sixth month of pregnancy—her second trimester. If Zero knew it all along, why didn’t he show—Ugh, don’t think about it, Isla, she thought.

Her eyes darted to Zero. “What are you doing here?”

“I am the father—”

“I have sex with another guy. So, it’s not you—”

“Princess…” Her mother and Apollo said in unison.

Isla arched her brow. “What? Why? Why does he need to show up this time? At this moment?” she asked and wiped her tears away. She stood up, but her mom stopped her.

“Relax, take a deep breath and exhale. The baby, remember?”

“Mom…” she whispered.

Her mom caressed her back as she guided Isla to sit down.

Isla didn’t bother to look at Zero again and face the doctor. “It’s all done, doc?” she asked.

The doctor smiled as she gave the printed photo of her ultrasound. “Yes. Here you go, and remember that you need to get back every 5th of the month until your due date, okay? And have a proper rest. Don’t stress yourself,” the doctor advised.

Don’t stress?

I guess she can’t promise to get stressed, especially at this moment.

“If there’s a misunderstanding with your husband,” the doctor said and smiled.

“He’s not my husband, doc,” Isla replied and got down from the bed.

Zero sighed at that moment, seeing how Isla avoided his gaze. And he couldn’t help himself not to curse inside. He was right that this is a bad idea—lousy timing, but Apollo and Becca kept bugging him.

He didn’t plan to show up—he’s a coward. And he’s afraid that he can’t be a great father, but it was his fault because Isla was pregnant. He felt sorry that night at the hotel when he popped his juices inside her. That’s why he stayed away—he distanced himself. That’s one of the reasons. Also, Apollo finds it out and, of course, his job—he, being a Mafia Boss.