Chapter 22 A few months later , the operations at the dock complex gradually settled into a steady rhythm , and even began to turn a profit . Both Braelynn and Alexander were constantly busy , barely having a moment to rest , but seeing the business improve day by day made all their hard work feel worthwhile . However , Braelynn's body began to show some unusual signs . She started to feel tired easily and would occasionally experience sudden bouts of nausea . At first , she thought it was just exhaustion and trouble adjusting to the local environment , so she didn't pay much attention to it . It wasn't until one morning , when a wave of intense nausea hit her , that she sensed something was wrong . She suddenly realized her period was unusually late this month ... A thought flashed through her mind , making her face instantly go pale . She didn't dare hesitate and went alone to a local private hospital for a checkup . The wait for the results felt excruciatingly long . When she finally received the test report showing ' pregnancy positive , ' she froze , her mind going completely blank . A child ? How could this be ... She thought back carefully . The only possible time was before Zachary forcibly took her away ... In the chaos , had the emergency medication she took failed to work because she vomited ? 01-016- Chapter 22 A wave of overwhelming panic and helplessness engulfed her . This child was coming at the worst possible time ! And it was with Zachary ... the very man she had tried so desperately to escape from ... She returned to her apartment in a daze , sitting on the sofa , unable to collect herself for a long time . When Alexander came by in the evening to go over the accounts with her , he immediately noticed something was wrong . Her face was pale , her eyes evasive , and she looked as if her soul had been drained away . " What's wrong ? Are you feeling unwell ? " He put down the documents and asked with a frown , his tone carrying a subtle hint of concern . Braelynn looked up at the man in front of her , the one who brought her stability and hope . Her lips moved , but she simply couldn't bring herself to speak . How could she tell him ? Tell him she was pregnant with another man's child ? And not just any man , but the very one Alexander had seen and even clashed with ? What would Alexander think ? Would he still treat her the same way ? Would the budding , unspoken feelings between them come to an abrupt end ? A crushing sense of shame and fear nearly suffocated her . " It's ... it's nothing , maybe I'm just a bit tired . " She lowered her head in a panic , avoiding his gaze . Alexander stared at her for a few seconds , his eyes deep and unreadable . He didn't press further , only said , " If you're not feeling well , get some rest . We can look at the accounts tomorrow . " He put the documents away , and before leaving , glanced back at her . That look seemed to pierce through her facade , seeing the storm raging inside 01:01 s Chapter 22 her . 1728Your bers In the days that followed , Braelynn tried her best to act normal , but the early pregnancy symptoms and her inner turmoil were impossible to fully hide . She became even more withdrawn , often distracted , and her appetite worsened . Alexander noticed everything . He didn't ask again , but quietly adjusted her workload , taking on all the tasks that required running around , and made sure she received light , appetizing meals every day . His silence and thoughtfulness only made Braelynn feel more uncomfortable and guilty . She knew she should tell him the truth , but she was terrified of seeing disappointment or even disgust in his eyes . That day , Braelynn finally made up her mind . She couldn't keep hiding it any longer . No matter the outcome , she had to face it . She asked Alexander to meet her at the apartment that evening , saying she had something important to discuss . Alexander arrived on time . He seemed to sense something was coming , his expression even more composed than usual . Braelynn took a deep breath and handed Alexander the test report , now slightly crumpled from her grip . Then she lowered her head , not daring to look at his expression , waiting for the final judgment . The room was terrifyingly quiet ; only the sound of their breathing could be heard . After a long while , Alexander finally spoke , his voice devoid of emotion : " Is it his ? " 01 02 Chapter 77 11 Braelynn's heart clenched painfully , and she nodded with difficulty . Another long silence followed . Braelynn could almost hear the frantic pounding of her own heart . She mustered her courage and looked up , only to find that Alexander's face showed neither the anger nor disgust she had expected . He simply frowned deeply , his gaze fixed on the test report , as if pondering an extremely difficult problem . " What ... do you plan to do ? " he finally asked , his voice a little hoarse . " I ... I don't know ... " Braelynn's voice was choked with tears . " I really don't know ... Alexander , I ... " She was incoherent , the immense pressure nearly breaking her . Alexander looked at her pale , fragile , tear - streaked face , his frown deepening . Suddenly , he reached out - not to touch her , but to pick up the test report and read it again carefully . Then , he did something that Braelynn never expected . He carefully folded the test report and placed it back in her hand . " Have the baby . " His voice was low and clear , carrying an undeniable strength . " I'll raise it . " Braelynn jerked her head up , staring at him in disbelief . What did he just say ? Alexander met her shocked gaze , his eyes still deep , with not a trace of jest . " The child is innocent . Now that it's here , it's a life . " He paused , his tone softening a little but still resolute : " From now on , is my child . " he Chapter 22 There were no grand promises , no moving declarations of love , not even a single word defining their relationship . Just the simplest , most direct , and also the heaviest three words- " I'll raise it . " In that moment , Braelynn's tears burst forth . It wasn't grievance or fear , but an indescribable flood of emotion - mixed with gratitude , guilt , and overwhelming shock - that broke down all her defenses . She had never imagined that this man would accept her and this sudden , unplanned child in such a way . 4 01 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!