Chapter 0037 Serenas POV +25 BONUS Baby ? What baby ? Calvins eyes widen in shock at what he just heard . Serena , are you pregnant ? Oh , fuck , Stevie whispers under her breath , instantly regretting her slip . Words fail me at the moment , so I simply nod , confirming Calvins suspicions without saying a word . Calvin sighs . Is it Bills child ? he asks gently . With a heavy heart , I nod once again . Calvin rubs his temple , his expression unreadable . Its hard to tell if hes mad , disappointed , or maybe a bit of both . Does Bill know ? he finally asks . No , he doesnt know , I say quietly , looking down . I cant bring myself to look at Calvin . Im worried that by keeping such a big secret , I might have just lost his friendship . After a moment of silence , Calvin finally speaks . You must have your reasons for not telling him . I wont say anything ; its not my place . Really ? I ask , surprised. Its hard to believe Calvin would keep such a huge secret from his own nephew . I promise . Your secrets safe with me , he reassures me . Calvin gently guides me across a particularly bumpy section of the road . I notice hes become even more attentive and gentlemanly since finding out Im pregnant . Despite his kindness , I cant help but sense a hint of sadness in him . Calvin is quiet as he drives us back to my apartment , lost in deep thought . When we arrive , Stevie announces that she has to leave because she has a date . This leaves only Calvin and me at the front of my apartment . 1 Thank you for all your help today , Calvin . I dont know what Id do without you , I say . No big deal , Calvin responds . Theres an awkwardness between us , likely because hes processing what I just revealed to him today . Well , I should probably go inside now , I say . I turn and begin to climb the stairs , but Calvin gently holds my wrist , stopping me in my tracks . Serena , wait , Calvin says . I turn to face him , sensing that he wants to say something cant help but hope that hell finally admit what he truly feels about me . Flock eyes with Calvin , bracing myself for whatever hes about to say next . But then , abruptly , my phone rings , slicing through the tension like a knife . I fumble for it , breaking our gaze , and answer to find Stevie on the other end . Hey , I left something at your place . Mind if I swing by tomorrow to pick it up ? she asks . I hesitate for a moment , my mind racing . Actually , Ive got a doctors check up scheduled for tomorrow , I 425 BONUS explain , hoping she wont press further . No worries , I can give you a ride there . Hows that sound Stevie offers I agree , grateful for her offer , but then she throws in a teasg comment that sends my heart into my throat . Or maybe you want your boyfriend to pick you up ? she jokes Panic surges through me , and I hurriedly deny it . No , thats okay . You coming in perfect , I stammer , glancing at Calvin Im suddenly acutely aware of his presence next to me , even though I know he cant hear Stevies words . My heart pounds , and I feel a flush of nervousness , wondering what hed think if he knew what Stevie had just sald After ending the call with Stevie , I turn to Calvin , a bit hesitant . Is it okay if we reschedule our dinner ? I have a baby check up tomorrow , I ask , hoping he wont mind . Calvin nods , understandingly . Its fine , Im actually quite busy tomorrow too . I have a day long meeting . he explains , then adds with a sincere tone , Take care , you and Stevie . I nod in appreciation . We fall into silence , each lost in our own thoughts. Then , remembering the moment before my phone rang , I cant help but ask , You were about to say something earlier , before Stevie called . What was it ? Calvin pauses , then shakes his head slightly . Its nothing , dont worry about it , he says , but his voice lacks conviction . I can tell hes holding back , not wanting to share whatever was on his mind . Oh , okay , I say . Theres a part of me that wants to press further , to understand whats going on in his head , but I decide to respect his wish to keep it to himself , at least for now . Calvin glances at his watch and notes the time . Its getting late . I better head out , he says . Yeah , it is late . Thanks for everything today , Calvin , I say as I smile at him . No problem , Serena . Remember , if you need anything , just call me . Goodnight , Calvin . Goodnight , Serena . He gives a small wave and turns to leave , each step seeming reluctant . As I head upstairs , my mind replays the days events . The reality that Ill soon be selling my jewelry in a store , all thanks to Calvins help . Lost in these thoughts , Im completely taken aback when I notice a figure standing at my front door . It takes me a moment to recognize him its Bill , looking somewhat improved from the last time I saw him , his cast now removed . Fuck , Bill ! You scared me , I exclaim , my heart racing from the surprise . Seeing Bill initially makes me nervous . Did he see Calvin drop me off ? But then I remind myself , were divorced , so it really shouldnt matter . Why are you here , Bill ? I ask Bill doesnt really answer my question . Instead , he hands me a check for $ 10 million dollars . Here , take this . What the hell is this ? I ask , offended . All Im asking is for you to stay away from my uncle , thats it . I can give you more money than he can , he says , as if that would solve everything . Hearing this , I feel annoyed and a little hurt . Bill always acts like Im just after money , which is so unfair . 2/3 +25 BOHUS Chapter 0037 You dont get it , I tell him , frustrated . You always think so little of me . Bill looks a bit surprised by my reaction . 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