Master of his heart (Max and Brielle) novel Chapter 1488

Emma was carrying the baby and dealing with all the challenges that came with it, yet here she was, asking a question that surprised even her. Dustin glanced at her belly, feeling a whirlwind of emotions.

A baby before tying the knot? That was never in his plans. He liked Isaac, and lately, he’d been lost in thoughts about what having a child might be like—boy or girl, what kind of person they'd grow into. His dream had always been to give the woman he loved a beautiful wedding first, then plan for kids when they both felt ready. But now, his child was almost here.

“Mr. Lynch, I’m sorry,” Emma began, but Dustin interrupted.

“No, I should be the one apologizing. When Aubree called me twice, I figured out last night that I was the father. Still, I needed to hear it straight from you. I didn’t think you’d be so determined.”

He rubbed his temples, feeling a mix of pressure and confusion. He'd handled past relationships, but having someone pregnant with his child was uncharted territory. Should he marry her?

“Emma, would you marry me?”

“Is it just because of the baby?”

“I won’t lie. Yes, it is. We don’t have a real connection, but I can’t let my child grow up without a father. I’m sorry, Emma.”

He did find her intriguing, but not enough to take that leap. Emma lowered her gaze, her hands clenched but slowly relaxing.

“Mr. Lynch, I never planned on marrying you. I didn’t want to tell you about the baby because I feared you'd feel forced into something. You don’t like me, and I didn’t want to disrupt your life. It’s my choice to have the baby.”

Dustin was at a loss for words. After a pause, he asked, “Have you had the prenatal checkup?”