---- Toby, her first love. I was pulled out of my thoughts by the sound of Toby's voice. "When did you get back, Abe? Why are you standing in the doorway instead of coming in?" Upon hearing his words, everyone else in the house turned toward me. Fred frowned deeply when he saw the resignation letter I was holding. "Why did I ever choose to leave my daughter in the care of a guy like you anyway? What a rotten decision that was. You've resigned, huh? What's this? Are you expecting us to support you financially? What kind of husband are you?" Cora also began berating me. "You resigned? Being a doctor means you're set for life! What else can you do if you can't even hold down a decent job? "Ivy is in no condition to work right now. You'll need money to provide for her and the baby. Are ---- all three of you supposed to just starve to death because you refuse to work?" I wanted to laugh. "Whoever's wife and child that is, that's the person who needs to be providing for them," I replied. Ivy couldn't take it anymore. Eyes red, she shrieked at me, 'What did you say, Abel? Do you have no sense of responsibility at all?" Seemingly overwhelmed by her agitation, she had a coughing fit before she continued, "I might've died if Toby hadn't saved me from the car accident three years ago. "His parents are both gone, and he's been diagnosed with end-stage cancer. Soon, there might not be anyone left in this world who'd remember him. "Why must you insist on being so cruel toward him? And is that how you think of me-that I'm some depraved woman who'd cheat on you?" ---- Toby had a look of concern as he helped her calm. down from her coughing spell. Then, he turned to me and said, ''Go easy on your words, Abe. I know it's all my fault. I promise I won't ever show up to disrupt your lives ever again, so please don't let me affect your relationship with her, okay?" It was obvious that Ivy, Toby, Cora, and Fred were all on the same side, and that made things even more laughable to me. Inow knew who was truly part of the family. Just then, Ivy abruptly said, "There's a limit to my patience, Abel! If you dare to start targeting Toby for no reason ever again, you can forget about coming back to this house! "If you still want to stay married to me, then stop causing trouble. We're having a sip and see party for the baby next week. I'm willing to announce to all our friends and family that you're the baby's father." Next week, she said? I glanced at the baby fast asleep in the carrier. I ---- was heading abroad next week. However, I didn't mind giving them an unforgettable surprise before I left. Keeping my expression neutral, I nodded and said, "Fine."