  &quot;Wow, look who's here?&quot; The woman's voice was full of sarcasm.&quot; My daughter with a man.&quot; She shook her head.
      Mary Ann is still in shock. She couldn't say a word.
      &quot;Is this your job now? To sleep in a different house and a man's house for that matter?&quot;
      John frowned,
      Mary Ann's body froze. She couldn't believe what she just heard from her mother. Why can she say those kinds of words to her?
      &quot;Lorraine!&quot; Her grandmother raised her voice. &quot;What are you talking about? Your daughter is no longer a kid. She is an obedient child.&quot;
      &quot;Obedient, mom? How can you say that she's obedient? I asked her only one thing and that is just to study hard and finish her studies but what has she done?&quot; her mother said as she looked at her sharply. &quot;She flirted and got herself pregnant at a very young age and now 

  Lorraine slowly walked towards John. 
      She held the man's hand.&quot; John, thank you for keeping your promise. Now, I have peace of mind that my daughter is safe. I am now confident that I can entrust my only daughter to you. I am sorry if we have a not-so-good first meeting. I am sorry if I have been so harsh towards you the first time you saw me.&quot; John could see the sincerity in the eyes of Mary Ann's mother. This is exactly what he imagined when he made the promise. He knows that her mother will be able to forgive Mary Ann. John knows where exactly her mother is coming from. She might have said those hurtful words but deep inside her, she only wants the best for her child.
      &quot;It is okay, Auntie. I understand. I know that you only want the best for your daughter.&quot; He answered and smiled at her.
      &quot;Thank you John for understanding. I am happy for my d

  Mary Ann and John slept late last night because they had a movie marathon. The two enjoyed their first night together.
      They woke up and the sun was already high.
      &quot;Babe, I remember, we did not use protection,&quot; John whispered to Mary Ann who was still sleeping. &quot;I think we need to do something or else just be ready for our new baby.&quot; Mary Ann, who is still asleep, turned to John.
      She suddenly got up when she heard what John said,&quot; What should we do now?&quot; She said still in her bedroom voice,&quot; I am sorry but no matter how beautiful the idea is, I am not ready again. We just started our relationship and I am enjoying having a boyfriend.&quot; She said. John could see that her girlfriend is panicking. She looks so nervous and afraid.
      &quot;Take it easy, babe.&quot;
      &quot;John, please do something.&quot; Mary Ann started to cry.

&quot;Wow, look who's here?&quot; The woman's voice was full of sarcasm.&quot; My daughter with a man.&quot; She shook her head.
      Mary Ann is still in shock. She couldn't say a word.
      &quot;Is this your job now? To sleep in a different house and a man's house for that matter?&quot;
      John frowned,
      Mary Ann's body froze. She couldn't believe what she just heard from her mother. Why can she say those kinds of words to her?
      &quot;Lorraine!&quot; Her grandmother raised her voice. &quot;What are you talking about? Your daughter is no longer a kid. She is an obedient child.&quot;
      &quot;Obedient, mom? How can you say that she's obedient? I asked her only one thing and that is just to study hard and finish her studies but what has she done?&quot; her mother said as she looked at her sharply. &quot;She flirted and got herself pregnant at a very young age and now after she lost her child, without thinking, she totally abandoned her studies,&quot; Lorraine ut

Chapter 31 I WILL PROTECT HER