Return With the Billionaire Baby Daddy-Chapter 28: the decision

"I am indeed crazy... Because of you," Samuel said, furrowing his brow. "It’s really hard not to love you... You’re so kind, beautiful, maternal, strong... You’re perfect to be my wife," he continued.

Valerie swallowed nervously, silent in confusion.

"Perhaps you’re worried Damian will keep Daniel away from you because he doesn’t like me. Now, don’t worry anymore, I’ve found a solution," Samuel said again. "I found a new job... The salary is fantastic. I can afford a lawyer to face Damian if he tries to claim custody of Daniel. And logically, Daniel is better off with you because he’s still breastfeeding, plus you have me as your husband, so you don’t need to work anymore. Damian’s threats won’t hold... You just need to say you left because he cheated on you with your friend. That evidence will make him look like a bad father, especially if he’s distracted by other women and has to work... I’m sure the judge will favor you for custody of Daniel..."

"Samuel..." Valerie sighed.

Samuel furrowed his brow, hope in his brown eyes.

"I know your intentions are good, but to commit to a man, I’m not ready yet. I’m afraid I’ll hurt you because I’m not sure I can love you..." Valerie said cautiously, as if not wanting to disappoint Samuel.

Samuel fell silent with disappointment, the shadow of heartbreak haunting his thoughts. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"I’m not asking you to accept me right away... I’m not that crazy!" He shook his head. "I just want you to understand, then think about the answer. But understand, this is the only way to stop Damian from disturbing your life. I don’t want to keep him away from Daniel, but I want him to know he can’t mistreat you... Don’t you believe me?"

"I believe... But it’s about feelings." Valerie looked at Samuel with pity, suddenly worried about hurting him, even though he’d been good to her.

"Do you still love Damian?"

"Um..." Valerie hesitated as if finding it difficult to answer.

"If you still want to go back to him, that’s okay. It means I’ll step back... I can’t be your friend anymore... I won’t be able to see you with him, it would hurt me," Samuel said, pulling the ring box back into his pocket.

"No..." Valerie immediately reached for Samuel’s hand, as if not wanting him to retreat.

"It’s Okay..." Samuel smiled faintly, withdrawing his hand from Valerie. "Don’t pity me... It’s my fault for loving you when I knew you still loved Damian... Even having Daniel as a reason for you to go back."

"Samuel..."

"I’m not needed anymore." Samuel stopped Valerie.

"Why would you say that?" Valerie asked, annoyed. "You know I’m still confused about my situation, right? Why don’t you give me time!"

Samuel fell silent, swallowing his saliva, then ran his fingers through his hair while leaning back on the chair.

"I’ve accepted rejection, so what else should I wait for?" he asked.

Valerie bit her lower lip, looking at Samuel as if thinking.

’Actually, this is a chance for me to break free from Damian... I don’t want his father always looking down on me and thinking I’m using Daniel to stay close to him... I never thought of going back to Damian... He’s still the same, often disappearing without a word,’ she thought. Damian hasn’t seen Daniel for days after being rejected, even though if he’s a good father, he should still be attentive to their son without meddling in their romantic affairs.

"I’ll take you to the McCourtney mansion," Samuel’s words snapped Valerie out of her reverie.

"Samuel..." She called him with a tense expression. "Please, we need to talk about this again!"

Samuel furrowed his brow and sat back down.

"Please, give me time," Valerie pleaded.

"What do you mean?"

"Um..." Valerie bit her lower lip. "I... I want to accept you, but please don’t rush into marrying me. I mean... I need time to learn to love you." She explained nervously.

"What if you still don’t love me, will you still accept me when I press you to marry?" Samuel asked.

"I..." Valerie was stunned.

"I’m kidding..." Samuel immediately smiled, then reached for Valerie’s hand while continuing to look at her. "I’m glad you’re giving me a chance. At least, even if you don’t want to marry me, I’ll still be one of the lucky ones to have a relationship with you..."

"Why do you say that? Do you want to be my ex already? We’re just starting..." Valerie asked with a pout.

Samuel smiled shyly and lowered his head. "I just don’t want to have too many expectations."

Valerie sighed. "I’ll do my best for us."

"Yes... I’ll believe you." Samuel nodded with a smile, then took the ring box from his jacket pocket again. "You should wear this... As a sign that we’re in a relationship."

Valerie smiled awkwardly. "I thought this was an engagement ring."

"If that’s what you want... It means we need to have a small celebration for our engagement," Samuel said.

Valerie fell silent but in her heart, she said, ’Maybe I should consider this an engagement. Besides, Samuel is a good guy, he’s handsome... And Daniel likes him too. Maybe with this, Damian and his family will stop approaching me or thinking I want him. I have no choice but Samuel... Besides, I already know he has never dated any girl since he met me. He’s not a playboy like Damian.’

"Valerie..." Samuel called.

Valerie immediately snapped out of her thoughts. "Uh... It’s Okay if there’s a simple celebration. Maybe I’ll tell my mom. I’ll... I’ll cook something special for us."

"Don’t, don’t cook..." Samuel shook his head. "You just need to get ready... I’ll come pick you up... you decide the time."

"For now, I can’t, I have to take care of Daniel, he’s sick."

"Alright... I’ll wait until you’re ready."

Valerie nodded.

"Can I put on this ring?" Samuel asked.

Valerie bit her lower lip, looking at the ring with careful consideration, but in the end, she nodded.

Samuel quickly put the ring on Valerie, then invited her to the McCourtney family mansion to pick up Daniel. Hmm, Damian will surely be very disappointed if Valerie informs him directly about her engagement with Samuel.

Does Damian deserve this? But Samuel is not good for Valerie, he’s a cunning man!