After I was Pregnant with Brother's Child

ok advantage of the y

e was no longer the

ess at bars, trying to exact reven

ing our years apart, I had

tucked away in his cloakroom, folding the coun

n't

st, "It's broad daylight. If your mom comes h

o have a grandchild for ages." Timothy replied without hesitation. His movemen

mmm... " Her voice trailed off, gradually drow

es and cranked up the volum

, and my stomach started growling. I took off my headphones and foun

the light, leaving the room dim and hard to see.

d you become a voyeur?" Timothy's voice was laced with anger as he

ulder glowed ominously-a graph of an XY axis. I looked away, crouching to pick up the two T-shirts

frame, scanning me with a thoughtful yet

ould come from his mo

man that you can't be bothered with your brother?" Timothy unexpectedly k

I wanted to speak. I bit my lip, suppo

n't let you go, you won't escape, " Timothy threat

irs, and he just happened to witness it. He could have subtly given m

ed my abdomen, my gaze fall

m door, wrapped in a towe

birthday. I don't have much pocket money, so I came to my brother for a little help."

oyfriend's birthday, huh? Timothy, Isabella is still a college student and hasn't started earning yet." She said, her vo

, and the phrase "a perfect match" floated in my

my sweet-talking mode, quickly retre

o escape Timothy's displeased gaze, "In a month, I'm marrying you

fuse such a charming girl's request? But next month

last day

couldn't help but glance back at T

the anniversary o

ave too? The grave of marriage? I shook my head, dismi

with resolve, but then I hesitated, see

tely as possible after a brief silenc

comfortable, perhaps regretting her impulsive invitation, yet slightly displeased. After

d, what did Timothy do to deserve such

nting to dampen her spirits or strain our sist

casion, and I don't want to ruin it. That day, " I sniffed, hesitating but then solemnly clari

31st for their wedding. "What do you mean?" Her clear eyes were

ly before she could finish, "N

ed. She looked at Timothy, then at me, as if tr

as her furrowed brows. She was about to enter marriage wit

blings, just with different l

did my best to purse my lips to hold back my laughter. It see

ped out of the shadows. He walked over to Joyc

passed away. His only wish was for my mom to take care of her. She's my sister." Timothy exp

y appeared as a warm-hearted brother. But to me, his ability to spin lies was masterful. The truth was, I shamelessly sought h

y thoughts, adopting a concerned elder's demeanor. "I migh

always had ult

y too. We'll definitely invite you and Joyce for dinner sometime! I have some school matters to attend to,

sking, "Why choose May

t to catch Timoth

ly pulled back to that ea

I barely knew. He was about to take his SAT exams, living at school and studying hard. Back then, Timothy was just a naive young m

ved sleeping in Timothy's room. And I was forced to listen to their moves on bed filled with sweet words and bitter arguments

om for too long, so long that I was rel

without Timothy's consent, apologized and showed her mat

iving room, but even that seemed tempo

n." Kacey said casuall

My only relative was g

y's house, blocking out the rest of the conversation. My mind was only focu

se because of his sweet-talking. What inheritance could I possibly get? He

believed I understood Timothy through his

lly. Only I knew how exciting that sound was, pushing me through ev

into Timothy's room and easily fo

s persistent. The wind pounded rhythmically against the rusty wind

. He had helped with Kellan's funeral arrangements, understandably exha

time, I thanked Kellan for making me familiar with the ways o

up, but what could he do? I had already caugh

perienced, as was I, and he

place to stay, and afterward, he learn

e are

te, panting heavily. On the other end of the phone, Vance's voice rose in a demanding tone

? Do you even care about me, Isabe

but this outburst showed he was genuinely upset. It was my fault for promising to spen

veled and late, I had no time

cuse, and in desperation, I lied, "I was buying

e, then lowered his voice, "Just don't get my size wron

rable. I touched my belly. If possible, having him as the father of my child would be a blessing. I shook my head

Children's Hospital,

de me were left behind, as I h

everal voice messages in quick succession. Wh

in the front seat and relucta

where

ushed. His small head rested against Kacey's chest, his

th emotion, but apart from this flat statement, I didn'

t lie to you. Mommy's coming. Be good, Lucas. We'

er. She stayed with him every day, probably largely because she feared I would use this grandson as a reas

o ask me to leave. She despised me for scheming against her innocent son, and she had no ob

nd I could tell from the way his gaze lingered on me. He couldn't resist his desire for my body, especially since the monotonous life of p