Chapter 17

I was already in quite an awkward situation, and Luna's words hit me right in the heart. "Who would want to have a child with him?" Her expression was filled with disgust, contempt, and disdain as she said it. I stepped forward and stood between her and Mr. Sherwood, preventing his raised hand from striking down. "Aaron, it's Olivia's birthday. It wouldn't look good to resort to violence." But Luna didn't appreciate my intervention. She bit her lip as her face turned pale. She then ran off without a word. Although Mr. Sherwood was angry, he raised his chin to signal me to follow her. "Keep an eye on her. Don't let her cause trouble." "Okay." I had no choice but to follow after Luna. She ran all the way to the windowsill. Her usual proud expression was now filled with frustration. She despised me. Being pressured by her family to have a child with me must have been unbearable. I wanted to tell her not to worry and that I would respect her wishes. After all, I didn't have m