"Huh? That's not necessary. I can go by myself." Aria Sterling clearly didn't understand what Julian Grant meant at first.
He paused. "Aria, what I mean is... let me be the child's father. That way, you can keep the baby, the child won't be without a dad, and you'll be free from Damian Xavier pestering you."
Aria Sterling was stunned. She never imagined Julian Grant would make such a decision, and for a moment, she was completely shocked.
It took her a long moment to find her voice. "Julian... you don't have to do this. This child is my responsibility. I can't drag you into this mess."
"Aria, I'm serious. If I could take care of you and the child, I would consider myself lucky."
He'd made his feelings so clear. 'If I still don't get it, I must be incredibly dense. But how am I supposed to respond?'
'Not only am I not ready for a relationship right now, but I also can't just start seeing Julian as a romantic partner so quickly.'
