My Baby's Daddy

“Don’t worry about it. There’s still some time before lunch is ready. Let’s just play for fun.” Tony mainly wanted to find some sense of accomplishment playing against Shirley, for he believed he could win a game and regain some dignity.

Josef happened to receive a phone call, so Shirley pulled up a chair and sat down. Tony eagerly prepared to start the game.

Shirley, lacking experience, played based on the few techniques she knew. As the game progressed, she realized she had miscalculated a move and lost.

“Haha! I told you my skills aren’t bad!” Tony boasted. Shirley propped her chin on her hand and started taking the game more seriously. Just then, a tall figure entered from behind. Shirley looked up and made eye contact with Zacharias, who pulled up a chair and sat next to her.

Tony became anxious. “Uncle Zacharias, you can’t interfere. This is our duel.” Shirley didn’t ask for Zacharias’ help either, but as she picked up a piece to make a move, she heard a light cough from the man beside her. She turned to look at him, and he smiled, reaching out to pick up her piece and placing it in a different position.

“Uncle, you…” Tony glared in frustration.

“Any problem?” “None at all. I can still outmatch you two!” Tony said, squinting and analyzing the game

her, she suddenly gained a sense of confidence. It seemed as though she didn’t need to

seriously. Actually, he

her, and only after

hand, was

you guys, Tony said with increasing determination. As Shirley picked up a piece, unsure

hand seemed to penetrate her soul, both alluring and heartwarming. Moreover, this sense of

atmosphere on

while he was focused on the game, the couple across from

level-headed, and by the end of the game,

conceded, frustrated.