The Scorned Heiress: No More Mercy novel Chapter 973

"Didn't we use protection? How exactly did this 'accident' happen?" Tara whispers, pulling the culprit aside while the elders are distracted by their excited chatter.

"We always used it," Danny replies, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly. "Except for that very first night. We were so caught up in the moment, and neither of us had any experience. We were completely unprepared."

That first time was a clumsy, desperate blaze of passion, and protection was the absolute last thing on their minds. "Looks like my swimmers are champions," he adds, a smug, undeniable pride settling over his handsome features. "One shot, and we're having a baby."

Tara rolls her eyes, fighting the sudden urge to smack the smug look right off his face. She honestly didn't think it was possible to get pregnant on the very first try. This little surprise completely derails all her carefully laid plans. Yet, beneath the shock, a fierce, undeniable love for the tiny life inside her is already taking root.

She takes a deep breath, pushing past her lingering disbelief, and rests her fingertips against her flat stomach. A new life is growing in there—a perfect blend of her and the infuriatingly gorgeous man standing beside her. The unexpected rush of maternal tenderness melts away any lingering anxiety.

Seeing the gentle shift in her expression, Danny's heart swells. He pulls her into his chest, resting his chin on the top of her head. "Don't worry," he murmurs, his deep voice wrapping around her like a warm blanket. "I will be right here every single step of the way. I'll take perfect care of you and our baby. I won't let you suffer for a second."

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