THE BILLIONAIRE IS MY BABY DADDY

elped me put the necklace on. As we continued our walk,

I said, admiring t

eased with himself. "I'm

y and the peaceful surroundings. I felt a sense of contentment wa

m so happy you said yes," he said, lo

smile spread across my face. "I c

and squeezed it gently.

terrace, adorned with flickering candles and delicate flowers, which offered a breathtaking view of the sprawling gardens.I settled in

s company. We savored every bite of the delectable cuisine. And when the night draped its chilly cloak around

contentment and joy washed over me. Ethan had crafted an unf

eeks

ning and said, "Ava, I want to introduce you

led me as I looked at Ethan. "Really? Are you sure they want to meet me? I

utting me at ease. "Of course they do! And you won

off the feeling that something wasn't quite right. Ethan's mother was known to be very traditional and

rp voice pierced through the speaker as she called him on the phone, "Ethan,

conversation, bracing myself for the worst. "I'm sorry, Mom. I

who is this girl you're seeing? I hope she's not

ing to be welcomed with open arms and I couldn't help but feel a

he perfect outfit that would make me look presentable and respectable. The modest dress that covered my kne

ely hear the sound of the doorbell ringing. Ethan's mother opened the door, and her tight-lipped smile and critical

nd," Ethan said, his voice tin

n remained unchanged as sh

f their scrutinizing gazes upon me. Ethan's father barely ac

ings. I couldn't help but feel like a fish out of water in this opulent environment, my

and gestured for me to join her. With a forced

ng down on me. "I am an educator. I teach the intricacies of

er eyebrows raised in disbelie

"I hail from a working-class family. Both o

. And what are your future plans? Do y

rther my education and obtain a master's degree. Perhaps one day, I

my nerves jangling. I knew that this meeting would be a test of my

self. "I am an educator. I teach English

eyebrows arched in disbelief. "An

s I answered. "I come from a working-class fa

ee. And what are your future plans? Do

urther my education and obtain a master's degree. Perhaps one day, I could

to drive a wedge between us. The pressure was intense, and I

k we should give these two some privacy. They've had a lo

n, but she didn't object. "Very well. We'll talk

deep sigh of relief. "That was intense,"

ed, silently acknowledging his apology. But deep down, I couldn't help but feel a little hurt. His

Ethan. Your family is so different from mine. They'

that. You're amazing, Ava. And my family will come

t seemed to separate our worlds. Ethan's family was affluent and conservative while mine

chores, and tried to engage them in conversation. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was being

She had been drinking heavily, and her words were slurred and laced with insults

You're just a poor girl from a poor family. Yo

s known that I was different from Ethan's family, but hearing it laid out so brutally wa

as he defended me. "Mom, that's enough. You can't talk to

her response was just as cutting. "You're too soft, Ethan. Y

rt in his eyes. But he didn't waver. "I don't need your

, he stood by my side and defended me against all odds. It was a defining moment for

, and the fact that he was willing to do so for me was a testament to his unwavering love. I couldn't help but

els clicking against the hardwood floor. I watched as she straightened her shoulders, her entire body emanating with an air of haughtiness and superiority. It

to throw away everything we've worked for just for this girl, then s

of the room, her footstep

p for me, sadness that his mother couldn't see how much we loved each other, and anger that

e and reassuring. "It's okay," he whispered, his voice