Chapter 33 - Eight Weeks Pregnant (1/2)

”You want to marry me? Why?” Luna asked.

Yes. She knew that there was a possibility that he would tie her in a loveless marriage just to keep her, but it still came as a surprise that Hero demanded her to marry him as part of the deal.

She hated that he was taking advantage of her situation to get what he wanted from her. Such a selfish man that he was! If Julian wasn't in a grave condition, Luna would never dare to ȧssociate herself with this man at all.

”Why marry me if the only intent you have is to have your way with my body? Can't you keep me as your woman, not as your wife?”

”I don't need an affair with you, woman,” Hero coldly replied. ”I want you as my wife. I want all the rights to possess you.”

Luna fell silent at his words. Did she even have a say on this?

”If you don't want my conditions, let's forget about the deal.”

Luna panicked when she heard him. No! She should not delay her brother's surgery any longer.

”I agree! I don't care anymore! Do what you want with me; just please save my brother.”

Hero didn't say a word but placed his coat on her drenched body. Why won't he say something? Wasn't it enough that she sold herself to him?

Her whole body trembled from severe cold and felt herself losing consciousness, only to fall to his waiting arms. Her exhaustion had overcome her will. Looking at the woman in his arms, Hero lifted her up easily with one hand while his other hand held the umbrella to protect them from the raging wind and thunderstorm.

He made it back to his car and slipped Luna to the passenger seat. Once he settled back in the driver's seat, Hero picked up his phone and dialed Daryl's number.

”Send one million yuan to Luna's account and settle the medical bills for her brother. Provide everything the doctor will ask for. Money is not a problem here.”

”As you wish, Master Hero,” Darryl replied before cutting the call.

Hero took a moment to stare at Luna's sleeping face. Even in her state, she was still beautiful. There was an unusual darkening under her eyes that she probably got from long hours of work and stress. His hand reached out to tuck a stray lock behind her ear and looked at her with warmth on his gaze.

They must come back to the hospital to check on her brother's condition and to admit her to the emergency room. She was burning in fever. It was only then Hero noticed the difference in her breathing and body temperature.