Chapter 870

Jonah stepped into the room, and Bella’s face immediately lit up with excitement. “Aunt Hailey, is Uncle Jonah going to sleep with us tonight?”

Hailey shook her head. “Of course not.”

“Why not?” Bella asked.

Hailey bent down and kissed Bella on the cheek. “Because you’re a little girl, and little girls shouldn’t sleep next to any man except their daddy. It’s a special rule just for us ladies.”

Bella nodded, as if she understood part of it. “That’s what Mommy told me too.”

Hailey handed Jonah a storybook. “I’m going to take a shower. Can you tell Bella a story while I’m gone?”

Jonah accepted the book. “Got it. She’s in good hands.”

As Hailey headed toward the bathroom, she glanced over her shoulder. Bella was lying peacefully on the bed, while Jonah leaned against the headboard, reading the story aloud.

His deep, soothing voice was perfect for storytelling. He had such gentle patience with children.

Hailey smiled to herself as she stepped into the shower.

By the time she emerged, Bella was already sound asleep.

She asked softly, “Is she asleep?”

Jonah set the storybook aside and tucked the blanket around Bella. “Yeah, she’s out like a light.”

Hailey ran a towel through her damp hair. “Mr. Pilsner, you can go to sleep in the other room now.”

Jonah reached out, gently tugging her slender arm and pulling her down onto his lap. “Are you kicking me out already?”

“Obviously.”

“Can I stay here tonight? I’ll take the couch.”

“Why would you want to sleep on the couch here when there’s a whole bed waiting for you next door?”

“Because you’re here.”

With that, Jonah leaned in and kissed her.

Startled, Hailey quickly pressed a hand over Jonah’s mouth. “No-Bella’s right here.”

Jonah’s gaze darkened with desire. “Then be quiet,” he murmured.

Without another word, he pulled her into a deep, lingering kiss.

Hailey’s thoughts scattered, and her body melted into his touch. Before she could steady herself, Jonah swept her into his arms

“Where are we going?” she asked.

“I haven’t showered yet,” Jonah murmured. “Come, keep me company.”

Without waiting for her reply, he carried Hailey straight into the bathroom.

She had already showered. She opened her mouth to protest, but Jonah didn’t give her the chance. He pressed her against the wall his lips crashing into hers. s

“Jonah, we can’t,” she whispered.

He was already taking off his clothes. “Can’t what, baby?”

The word hit her like a jolt.

He had never called her “baby” before.

Her legs nearly gave out. “Wait… we can’t. You don’t have a condom.”

“We used the last one last night. We don’t need it tonight.”

What?

She had bought three boxes of condoms. How had they finished so quickly?

At the time, it had felt like too much. Now, it seemed like she hadn’t bought nearly enough.

And on top of it all, now he wanted to skip it entirely.

“No-we can’t. If we don’t use protection, I might get pregnant,” Hailey said.

Jonah met her gaze. “Then let’s let it happen. If you end up pregnant, we’ll keep the baby Bella is absolutely adorable and I can see how much you adore kids. I’d love to have one of our own too.” s

Bella had completely melted Jonah’s heart, awakening a new desire to become a father.

Hailey’s heart skipped a beat. “What do you mean… have a baby?”

“Hailey, don’t you want to have my child?”

“-“

“Hailey, have you ever thought about marriage?”

Jonah was asking if she’d ever imagined a future with him.