A Beauty With Multiple Masks

Arielle came to an abrupt halt when she heard that. She then gave Vinson a sidelong glance.

“Can I take it that you were quite shocked by what happened today?” Without awaiting an answer, she went on to remark cheerfully, “Actually, Sonia’s experience isn’t ubiquitous across every pregnancy. There are some…”

“I can’t allow anything bad to happen to you, Sannie,” Before Arielle could finish, Vinson suddenly pulled her into his arms and held her fast. “I have you, and that’s enough for me.”

Given a choice between her and a child, he would choose her without question every single time. He did not wish for anything untoward to befall her, nor would he venture to risk the prospect of that happening.

Arielle had not expected the events of the day to bring out such a visceral reaction from Vinson, especially not to the extent that he would not even want to have children anymore.

That did not sit right with her, for she still wanted to experience parenthood even if he did not share in her enthusiasm for it. She decided against forcing the issue when she saw how traumatized he was, and it also occurred to her that it might be more prudent to counsel him at a later time.

The thought of that prompted her to pat Vinson reassuringly on the back. “I know that.”

As they were inside the hospital, they only hugged briefly before separating.

ward. When the couple stepped inside, they spotted Harvey with his head bowed. He was peering at the infant

his eyes, at that moment in time, evoked an indescribable

have myself a son now, Vinson…” When he saw the husband and wife pair

gotten himself a son. Reminded of the photo that had just been sent to Harrison, the bratty Jared immediately took one on his end and sent it back the other way.

own grandfather was so overwhelmed that he was shedding

said Vinson, patting

of his own as well. Hence, it came to him as a bit of a surprise that Harvey managed

what transpired on the day, however, he had

the desire to conceive a child and especially not through a process that would subject his own

If not for you, Sonia would

was fortunate that you were around, Arielle. Without you, I dread

the ward, he related what had happened prior to Sonia’s parents. When they learned that Arielle had gone in to save her, they were both filled with a profound sense of gratitude. That was why the two of them were taking turns to thank Arielle when they saw